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Mayor presents 2026 budget emphasizing core services and a possible local sales-tax option
Summary
Mayor presented Green Bays recommended 2026 budget focusing on core services, data-driven service improvements and staffing needs; he flagged a possible half-cent local sales-tax referendum as a long-term revenue option and noted a roughly $2.3 million increase in debt service.
Mayor presented the recommended 2026 budget to the Green Bay Finance Committee, emphasizing steady support for core services and targeted investments in staff and data to improve service delivery. "Nothing flashy here," the mayor said, framing the proposal as focused on public safety, public works and parks while continuing to seek additional support from the state.
The budget message previewed several specific proposals: a data-focused initiative led by fellow Ishu Gupta, creation of a financial/data analyst for the fire department, and three full-time…
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