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Columbus council reviews draft 2025‑26 budget; staff outlines personnel changes and 2% COLA
Summary
Council members reviewed draft budget documents including a proposed 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment, personnel reallocations and a capital/discretionary list that defers half the cost of two fire apparatus to next year.
City staff presented draft materials for the 2025‑26 budget during the Aug. 18 Columbus City Council meeting, summarizing proposed personnel changes, a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment and capital/discretionary items.
Staff said the draft materials include the capital improvement plan, a discretionary capital list and a personnel sheet. The personnel changes described include eliminating an administrative…
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