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Oak Grove council approves 2026 preliminary general fund budget and levy; property‑tax impact expected to fall slightly
Summary
The council voted 5–0 on Sept. 8 to approve the 2026 preliminary general fund budget and preliminary property tax levy; staff said the proposal balances the general fund and would lower the typical property taxpayer’s bill about 1.69% if assessed values hold.
The Oak Grove City Council approved the city’s 2026 preliminary general fund budget and preliminary property‑tax levy in a 5–0 vote on Sept. 8.
A staff presentation described the proposed general fund budget at $4,054,034 and a total proposed levy of $4,683,242, an overall levy increase of $221,008 (4.95%). The staff speaker said the general fund property tax levy portion rose $308,980 (approximately 10.85%) while other levies produced a smaller overall change.
Staff said the city anticipates the…
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