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Crockett council adopts 2026 budget built on voter-approval tax rate; residents question debt and priorities
Summary
After a public hearing, the City Council adopted the fiscal 2026 budget based on a voter-approval tax rate (0.6808 per $100). Public commenters and council members raised questions about debt levels, funding for streets, prior pool appropriations and the need for ongoing finance oversight.
The Crockett City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget after a public hearing and discussion. Council members approved the appropriations ordinance that funds city operations for the year beginning Oct. 1, 2025 and ending Sept. 30, 2026. The budget uses a voter-approval tax rate of 0.6808 per $100 of valuation.
City staff told council and the public that the largest single increase in the proposed budget is a roughly 40% rise in street funding to support more street reconstruction next year. Staff explained that the proposed budget reflects the council’s earlier decision to adopt the voter-approval rate, and that a revised worksheet reflecting that rate was posted at city hall.
During the public hearing several speakers — including council members and a member of the public — raised concerns about the city’s debt load and the allocation of previously borrowed funds. One commenter referenced roughly $16 million in outstanding debt and asked whether the city could pay it if all debts were called; staff said such a scenario was unlikely and noted long-standing municipal borrowing practices. Council members requested and staff agreed to provide term details for individual debt instruments and suggested more frequent finance reporting; the finance committee and regular audits were discussed as tools to keep the council informed.
After discussion on the budget and related debt questions, a council member moved to approve an ordinance making appropriations for fiscal 2026. The motion was seconded and the mayor declared the motion carried.
