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Indianola council adopts FY2026 budget after public hearing; property tax rate falls slightly
Summary
After a second public hearing, the Indianola City Council adopted the FY2026 budget, citing roughly $2.5 million in expense reductions and a small decline in the consolidated levy for the city. Councilors voted to adopt the budget following staff presentation and limited public comment.
The Indianola City Council adopted the city's fiscal year 2026 budget after holding a second public hearing, the council confirmed during its April meeting.
"Tonight we are holding the second public hearing and adopting the budget," said Jackie, a city staff member who presented the proposal, summarizing departmental reductions and revenue projections.
The budget process began in the fall and winter as departments submitted initial requests, Jackie told the council. From the initial submitted budgets to the proposed version presented at the hearing, total expenses decreased by about $2.5 million, a reduction of approximately 5.6 percent, Jackie…
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