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Aberdeen council reviews preliminary 2026 budget; EMS reallocation and pension costs shape outlook
Summary
The Aberdeen City Council reviewed the mayor—s preliminary 2026 budget Oct. 22, 2025. Contract CPA Sarah Dunford said the plan is structurally balanced largely because of an EMS rate reallocation, spending cuts and one-time interest revenue, but long-term pension liabilities and reliance on interest pose fiscal risks.
Aberdeen — Contract CPA Sarah Dunford presented the mayor—s preliminary 2026 budget to the Aberdeen City Council on Oct. 22, 2025, saying the plan is structurally balanced but depends on an EMS reallocation, spending cuts and assumed interest revenue.
Dunford told council that general fund revenues are projected about 2.6% higher than 2025 estimates and that taxes account for roughly 78% of general fund revenues. She said salaries and benefits in the draft assume a 12% placeholder increase in medical premiums and a 3% wage placeholder, and that the budget includes several…
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