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Woonsocket council adopts FY2026 budget, approves 5.5% levy increase after amendments
Summary
The Woonsocket City Council on June 2 approved the fiscal 2026 appropriation ordinance as amended, increasing the city tax levy and adding contingency funding after protracted debate and a package of targeted changes.
The Woonsocket City Council on Monday approved the city ppropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2026 after adopting an amendment that raised the levy above the mayor nd administration—ap.
The amended appropriation (25 O 26) passed on a 6-0 roll call after Councilman Kenoyer offered a consolidated amendment that added two police positions, restored a solid-waste stipend, eliminated an economic development position, increased the school appropriation by $150,000 and boosted contingency funds. Councilman Kenoyer said the amendment increases the levy from the mayor's proposed $54,000,004.83 to $55,000,002.76, a net levy increase of $793,732.
The amendment also requires…
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