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Racine Common Council adopts 2026 city budget after debate over $4.5 million levy increase
Summary
The Racine Common Council approved the proposed 2026 City of Racine budget, 8–5, after a public debate about a $4.5 million increase in the property tax levy, higher debt service and the role of TIFs in overall tax burdens.
The City of Racine Common Council voted 8–5 on Nov. 6 to adopt the proposed 2026 city budget, which the administration submitted as a package encompassing the general fund, special revenue funds, debt service fund, capital projects, enterprise funds and internal service funds.
Alder Weidner challenged the package during debate, saying the levy increased "four and a half million dollars for this…
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