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Blythewood council approves FY2025–26 budget on first reading after amendments; hospitality event funding reduced
Summary
Council adopted first reading of the FY2025–26 budget ordinance with amendments after contentious debate over town events, capital transfers and several line‑item changes; vote passed 4–1.
The Town of Blythewood Town Council approved first reading of the fiscal year 2025–26 budget ordinance (Ordinance 2025.005) after adopting several amendments on revenue allocations and line items, including reductions to town event spending and adjustments to manor and council expense estimates.
Why it mattered: Council debated a wide range of budget items — from tourism and town events paid from hospitality tax revenue to capital fund transfers and specific Manor operating items. The hospitality/tourism fund and proposed funding for town events drew prolonged discussion after council had previously paused large public events pending a security plan.
Key amendments and figures discussed…
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