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Yankton Commission approves 2026 budget after debate over Thrive funding
Summary
After a heated debate over funding for nonprofit Thrive, the Yankton City Commission approved the citys 2026 fiscal year budget and related ordinance and resolution, rejecting an amendment to cut Thrive membership fees and failing a later motion to reduce Thrives allocation by offsetting commission memberships.
The Yankton City Commission approved the fiscal year 2026 budget on a roll-call vote after extended discussion over funding for Thrive, a local nonprofit partnership, and after two proposed changes to Thrives allocation failed.
Commissioners debated whether to reduce Thrives allocation during consideration of the budget. Commissioner Nancy (name provided in the transcript only as Nancy) told colleagues their “first responsibility is to the citizens of Yankton,” saying the city should prioritize services for residents over Thrives budget. "The citizens come first," she said. "Its baffling that people are more worried about Thrive and how they're doing than how the citizens are."
City Manager (unnamed) told the commission the budget ordinance can be amended and that outside agencies can be reassessed, but noted some…
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