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Wentzville board reviews 2026 budget as sales tax flattens and energy costs rise
Summary
City Manager Doug Lee told the Board of Aldermen the 2026 draft budget responds to a nearly flat sales‑tax projection, state revenue changes and notable utility cost increases. The draft includes a $250,000 property tax reduction, limited new hires and several frozen vacancies while directing an organizational assessment for longer‑term efficiency.
Wentzville City Manager Doug Lee told the Board of Aldermen on Oct. 16 that the city’s 2026 budget process "is probably the most difficult budget process that we've been through" amid a nearly flat sales‑tax forecast and changes to state law that affected local revenues. He said officials aimed to preserve services while maintaining fiscal discipline.
The draft budget includes a $250,000 property‑tax reduction,…
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