Green River council adopts 2026 budget and certified tax rate

The Green River City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city's proposed 2026 budget and certified tax rate following a public hearing and a short public comment period. Council members recorded an aye vote and approved the resolution that adopts the 2026 budget and sets the certified tax rate.

At a public hearing the council opened the floor for comment on the proposed 2026 budget and certified tax rate. A resident urged the council to review line items to identify possible savings and avoid recurring increases. After public comment the council closed the hearing and moved to formal action.

Councilmembers then voted on Resolution R03-125, titled "Adopting the 2026 budget and the certified tax rate." The resolution passed by roll call with the votes recorded in the meeting transcript as Guy: Aye; Larry: Aye; Beau: Aye; Ben: Aye. Meeting remarks noted the state's certified tax rate remained tentative at the time of the vote; if the state final rate changes the city may need to pass an additional amendment to align with state certification.

The council also approved the consent agenda in a separate motion. The consent agenda included the April 2025 financial report, the June 2025 payment approval report, the May 2025 treasury report, minutes from a May 30 special council meeting and minutes from a May 13 Community Development Block Grant public hearing.

No closed session was requested. The meeting adjourned shortly after the votes.

Votes at a glance - Motion to close public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and certified tax rate: passed (voice vote; moved and seconded). - Resolution R03-125, "Adopting the 2026 budget and the certified tax rate": passed by roll call (Guy: yes; Larry: yes; Beau: yes; Ben: yes). - Consent agenda (financial reports, payment approval, treasury report, meeting minutes): passed unanimously.