Superior mayor presents 2026 budget with levy decrease; council postpones final vote, sets Nov. 4 hearing
Mayor Payne presented the city’s 2026 budget on Oct. 7, emphasizing a projected 1.55% levy decrease, investments in firefighter mental health, lead-line funding and broadband. Council voted to postpone final adoption and set a public hearing for Nov. 4.
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Mayor Mark Payne presented the city of Superior’s proposed 2026 budget to the Common Council on Oct. 7, 2025, outlining a general fund plan, a five‑year capital improvement program and several targeted funds, and said the proposal would reduce the city levy by about 1.55% — roughly $200,000 — compared with the current year. After discussion and questions from council members, the council voted to postpone final adoption and set a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2025.
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