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Mayor Farrell presents flat $78 million general‑fund budget, urges transparency and fiscal resiliency
Summary
Mayor Farrell on Saturday laid out a proposed FY2026 general‑fund budget of $78,000,000, describing it as "flat" with the prior year and emphasizing transparency, conservative forecasting and a goal to build unassigned reserves and two months operating cash.
Mayor Farrell on Saturday presented his proposed FY2026 general‑fund budget for the city of Huntington, saying the proposal is a $78,000,000 plan that is "flat" with the prior year and is now in the hands of the city council for review, public inspection and eventual adoption.
The mayor said the city charter requires the mayor to submit a budget message before February 15 and noted the procedural next steps: publish the budget and summary, allow a two‑week public inspection period, hold a public hearing, conduct budget work sessions and then send the budget to council for consideration.
Why it matters: Farrell framed the budget around six guiding principles — transparency, accuracy, flexibility, focus on priorities (public safety,…
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