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Bexley council holds second reading of 2026 budget; staff outline new positions, shifted capital costs
Summary
At a Nov. 11 meeting the Bexley City Council considered Revision 2 of the 2026 budget, hearing department-by-department presentations that proposed a modest 3% revenue projection, reallocated capital costs and several new or retitled positions. Council adopted the consent agenda and left the budget for further consideration at third reading.
Bexley — City officials on Tuesday presented a revised budget book and answered council questions during the second reading of the 2026 budget, highlighting a softer revenue picture, targeted new positions and moved capital costs across funds.
Finance staff said revised income tax projections show 2025 collections higher than originally budgeted but that growth softens into 2026, prompting a working assumption of roughly 3% annual growth for planning purposes. Staff also proposed moving portions of senior-center build-out costs into recreation and pool funds and cutting an…
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