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Ogden mayor presents balanced FY26 budget emphasizing 'Ogden Way' framework and modest pay adjustments

3216217 · May 7, 2025
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Mayor Ben Nadalski presented a proposed FY26 budget built around the 'Ogden Way' framework that aims for a balanced budget without a tax increase, modest cost-of-living adjustments for employees, and investments in capital projects across parks, public safety and infrastructure.

Mayor Ben Nadalski presented his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the Ogden City Council on Tuesday, describing a balanced plan that does not include a tax increase and centers on a policy framework he calls “the Ogden Way.” The mayor said the budget seeks efficiencies, partnership-driven funding and a focus on seven pillars he described as “pillars of human success.”

Nadalski told the council the budget was assembled with an eye to both external economic uncertainty and local pressures, including housing affordability and federal employment risks. He said the city would pursue partnerships, grant opportunities and internal consolidations to help balance services…

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