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Marquette commission approves budget, rezoning and strategic plan; personnel contract extensions pass
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Marquette City Commission adopted the FY2026 budget and general appropriations act, rezoned 480 River Park Circle back to industrial manufacturing, approved the city strategic plan for FY2026–2028, and extended/raised contracts for the city attorney and city manager.
The Marquette City Commission on Sept. 8 took multiple formal votes: it adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget and general appropriations act, approved a rezoning ordinance for 480 River Park Circle, adopted a three‑year strategic plan, and approved contract amendments for the city attorney and city manager.
Budget and general appropriations
Following a public hearing with no public commenters, City Manager Karen Kovacs summarized the budget timeline and revenue assumptions. The commission then voted to adopt the FY2026 budget and general appropriations act as presented. Commissioners said the proposal balanced services and asset investment while avoiding a city millage increase; the vote was 6-0.
Rezoning of 480 River Park Circle
The commission approved Ordinance 25-12 to…
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