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Midland council adopts $460.9 million budget, sets tax rate at $0.347999

5742191 · September 9, 2025
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The Midland City Council on Tuesday approved a $460.9 million city budget for fiscal 2025–26 and set the city tax rate at $0.347999 per $100 of taxable value after public hearings and debate about road funding and public safety costs.

The Midland City Council unanimously approved a $460,900,000 total city budget for fiscal year 2025–26 and set the city tax rate at $0.347999 per $100 of taxable value following public hearings and extended council discussion.

City Chief Financial Officer Christie Weekland told the council the proposed total budget is $460,900,000 and that the general fund — which supports police, fire, roads and parks — is $187,500,000. "The total budget we're presenting is $460,900,000," Weekland said during the council presentation. She said police and fire account for the largest share of general fund spending and that the proposed general fund is 6.3% higher than the prior year.

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