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Council committee adopts omnibus budget substitute that adds library hours, eviction prevention and wage boosts; levy rises
Summary
After hours of debate and public testimony, the Finance & Personnel Committee on Oct. 31 approved a council-drafted omnibus substitute to the mayor's proposed 2026 budget that restores Sunday library hours, increases funding for eviction-prevention and adds a wage supplement for city employees, while raising the property tax levy above the mayor's recommendation.
After hours of debate and public testimony, the Finance & Personnel Committee on Oct. 31 approved a council-drafted omnibus substitute to the mayor's proposed 2026 budget. The substitute, known in the packet as 1e, restores Sunday hours at several Milwaukee Public Library branches, adds $800,000 toward down-payment assistance and increases funding for Eviction Free MKE; it also includes a wage supplement for general city employees. Committee members cited input from residents, labor leaders and community organizations in supporting the changes.
The substitute was the subject of extended debate and votes on multiple amendments. A bid this…
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