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Village manager outlines draft 2026 budget communication plan, board raises timeline and capacity questions
Summary
Village Manager Ewald presented a draft communications schedule intended to inform public and partner engagement on the 2026 budget, including outreach on a new streetlight charge and other alternative revenue topics; trustees asked for clarity on timing, staff capacity and opportunities to engage the school board and realtors.
Village Manager Ewald presented a draft 2026 budget communication plan to the Village Board on March 3, describing scheduled touchpoints to engage residents, partner bodies and staff before the formal budget process.
The draft proposes twice-yearly presentations to the school board and business improvement district, three public "Let's Talk" outreach sessions (two in-person or virtual and one focused on the streetlight charge), presentations to village staff by department, and targeted outreach such as a…
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