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Canton holds public hearing on FY2026 budget with proposed millage cut and $42 million in capital projects
Summary
City Manager Luckett presented the proposed FY2026 budget at a July 17 public hearing, describing a balanced $94.7 million all-funds plan that includes a millage reduction to 5.25, nearly $42 million in capital investment, and recommended fee changes including a 2.5% water/sewer rate increase. Council will consider formal adoption Aug. 7.
City Manager Luckett presented the City of Canton’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget at a public hearing July 17, saying the all‑funds budget totals $94,700,000 and “the budget is balanced.”
The proposed plan would reduce the millage rate from 5.40 to 5.25 and includes nearly $42,000,000 in capital investments for water and sewer, parks and transportation infrastructure. Luckett told the council the reduction “would have a revenue impact to the city of about $330,000.”
The proposal funds core services, funds employee compensation increases and programs a large capital…
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