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Talking Rock unveils proposed 2026 budget, earmarks funds for schoolhouse museum and special projects
Summary
The Talking Rock council reviewed a proposed 2026 operating budget that holds the millage steady, recommends transfers of $30,000 to special projects and $20,000 to the Schoolhouse Museum, and scheduled a Dec. 11 public hearing and vote after a 30-day posting period.
The Talking Rock Town Council on a November meeting presented a proposed 2026 budget that keeps the town’s millage rate unchanged and recommends moving money into capital and preservation priorities.
Mayor (name not specified) summarized the draft operating budget and said the town will post the proposal for 30 days before a public hearing and a Dec. 11 vote. “This budget will take effect on January 2026,” the mayor said. He framed the proposal as cautious: projected non-property-tax revenue shows little change and the town expects modest growth in business and population.
The draft holds the town hall operating budget at about $129,852 and…
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