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Pulaski adopts 2025–26 budget, approves 3% cost-of-living increase and $565,050 in appropriations
Summary
The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted its 2025–26 budget on first reading, approved $565,050 in appropriations and a 3% cost-of-living increase for employees; council also set a public hearing for June 24 on the budget.
The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the city—s 2025——6 budget ordinance on first reading and approved $565,050 in appropriations, the board said during its regular meeting. Council members also approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for all employees and set a public hearing on the budget for June 24 at 12:05 p.m.
City staff member Harrison, who presented the budget materials, thanked Karen Davis for leading preparation of the documents and said the city must submit the budget to the comptroller—s office once adopted. "She took the bull by the horns," Harrison said of Davis—s work on the budget. Harrison told the board that some capital projects are planned but may not be completed this year and described East College Street work as currently funded only for engineering fees.
The adopted appropriations — presented as a single set of multiple items — totaled $565,050, the staff presentation said. Council members approved the appropriations by voice and roll call votes after a motion by Massey and a second by Miles. The budget ordinance on reading was moved by Keith with a second by Bridal and passed by roll call. During debate, council members discussed planned resurfacing and capital priorities but did not alter the presented figures.
The budget includes a 3% cost-of-living increase for all employees and identifies multiple capital projects, including an estimated $425,000 for resurfacing work in the old industrial park and on East College Street for the coming year, according to the staff presentation. Council members said some projects may draw on state funding and the city—s small-city balance if costs exceed estimates.
The board set a public hearing on the 2025——6 budgets for June 24 at 12:05 p.m.; staff said the hearing will allow final public comment before final adoption and that the comptroller—s filing deadlines make timely adoption important.
Actions taken at the meeting on budget items were recorded by roll call and were approved unanimously by the members voting.
