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Police budget rises in Lebanon City draft as state academy aid falls and recruitment costs climb
Summary
The draft 2026 budget increases police spending about 9% to $6.12 million, reflecting higher academy and training costs after a sharp drop in state Act 120 reimbursements, planned pay adjustments to improve retention, and a one-year hold on vehicle purchases to reallocate funds to salaries.
City staff presented a 2026 draft police budget totaling $6,117,382, an increase of $503,077 (8.96%) over the prior year. The presentation said the increase is driven by training and recruitment costs, salary adjustments to improve competitiveness, and additional benefit accruals.
Officials told the council that Act 120 state aid — the state reimbursement that previously covered a large share of police‑academy tuition and…
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