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Budget committee approves preliminary 2026 department budgets; payroll and insurance drive increases
Summary
The Alton Town Budget Committee on Oct. 29 approved preliminary operating budgets for multiple departments for fiscal 2026, citing payroll increases and higher benefits costs as primary drivers.
The Alton Town Budget Committee on Oct. 29 approved preliminary operating budgets for multiple departments for fiscal 2026, citing payroll increases, higher benefits costs and several one-time or contract-driven expenses.
Committee members voted to approve budgets after department heads and staff presented line-by-line explanations. Changes across departments were repeatedly described as payroll-driven: several presenters said full-time wage lines were the primary source of increases, while some non-pay items were reduced or held level.
Notable line items and committee actions included the following motions and…
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