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Franklin council approves balanced 2026 budget with modest levy increase
Summary
The Franklin City Common Council approved the mayor's recommended 2026 budget after public comment and staff presentation; the plan uses a near-maximum statutory levy increase, holds most services steady and parks roughly $670,000 in unrestricted contingency while deferring major capital decisions to the finance committee.
The Franklin City Common Council on Nov. 11 adopted the 2026 mayor's recommended budget, approving measures the administration says balance city operations while limiting new borrowing.
The vote followed a public hearing, comments from residents and a detailed presentation by Finance Director Danielle Brown. Brown told the council the budget reflects roughly $50 million in net new construction valuation that partly offset tax pressure. "This year the preliminary levy increase is $445,000," Brown said, adding that the city portion of an average property tax bill would see about a 2.9% levy impact. She said the recommended changes leave roughly…
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