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Rome council approves lean 2026 budget after debate over cuts and tax pressure
Summary
The Rome Common Council approved the 2026 annual budget after a discussion about limited options for cutting spending, a proposed $100,000 in cuts that lacked support, and a council estimate that roughly $400,000 in reductions would have been required to avoid a tax increase.
President Nash opened the council's Nov. 12 meeting by presenting the proposed 2026 budget and urging confidence in the package that staff and council prepared. “Honestly, looking at this year's budget, it's the leaniest I've seen yet,” Nash said, praising Treasurer Brian Adams and Mayor Landrigan for their work.
The council then discussed the document at length before voting to approve the annual budget. Councilor Anderson, a member of the finance…
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