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East Lansing council adopts FY26 budget, tax rate and fee schedule after amendments
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget, tax rate and fee schedule after a series of last‑minute amendments that removed two fees from the schedule. Council and staff emphasized the city’s structural budget pressures and the need for further work ahead of FY27.
The East Lansing City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, tax rate and fee schedule at its May 27 meeting after discussion and several council amendments to the fee schedule.
Audrey Kinkade, the city’s chief financial officer, told council the adopted resolution incorporated prior deficit‑reduction proposals and reflected fund equity reductions discussed in earlier budget sessions. Council debated individual fee items and offered several amendments before taking final action.
Council moved and…
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