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Brown Deer previews 2026 budget: recycling fee rise, health department gap, utilities updates and library needs
Summary
Village finance and department heads presented the 2026 budget framework and fund-level highlights, including a proposed recycling fee increase, a health-department funding gap after expiring grants, and no proposed water rate increase for 2026.
Village finance and department leaders presented the 2026 budget framework on Oct. 6, reporting improved shared-revenue estimates that lowered the projected levy increase and offering fund-level details and fee proposals.
Key budget highlights
- Levy and shared revenue: Finance staff said new shared revenue and transportation-aid estimates reduced the prior levy projection from 3.99% to about 3.62% for 2026. The village will finalize the levy after the Nov. 17 public hearing.
- Health department: Becky said expiring federal COVID-era grants reduced recurring revenue and produced a funding gap. She requested a 4.14% contribution increase from member municipalities…
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