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Newton manager previews 2026 budget, urges steady mill levy and sets timeline for pay study decision
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City Manager Daniella told commissioners the 2026 budget process will prioritize maintenance, parks and public engagement, keep a steady mill levy and complete a classification-and-compensation study before finalizing personnel costs.
City Manager Daniella said Thursday that the City of Newton will present a draft proposed budget in July and is planning to hold the line on the mill levy while adopting a strategic plan-driven approach to spending. "It is my North Star," Daniella said of the strategic plan, which she said will guide priorities for sustaining services, creating a welcoming community and planning for growth.
Daniella told the commission the budget calendar depends on assessed valuation and other revenue estimates: officials expect assessed valuation numbers on June 15 and a draft proposed budget in July. She also reminded commissioners that the "revenue neutral…
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