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Warren council hears residents’ concerns over FY2026 budget and proposed water-rate increase
Summary
At a public hearing on April 20, residents urged the Warren City Council to explain a proposed water-rate increase and staffing shortfalls; administration staff provided high-level budget totals and said more detail would come during scheduled departmental hearings.
Warren City Council opened a public hearing on the fiscal year 2025–26 general fund and water budgets on April 20, where several residents raised concerns about water-rate increases and staffing levels in public safety.
Residents said the mayor’s recent budget presentation lacked detail. Laurie Harris, who spoke during the public comment period, said: "There’s very little information" in the mayor's budget presentation and asked when vacant officer positions would be filled. Gloria Sanker told council the mayor's proposal included “another water rate increase” on top of a recent council-driven increase and said seniors on fixed incomes would be…
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