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Elmhurst approves FY2026 budget with restored senior funding, authorizes purchase of new fire truck
Summary
The Elmhurst City Council on Nov. 17 adopted the FY2026 budget 14–0 after passing an amendment that restores senior services (funded by reduced property liability insurance). The council also approved a 2026 Pierce pumper-rescue fire truck and passed the remainder of the consent agenda.
The Elmhurst City Council unanimously approved a budget and appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2026 on Nov. 17 after adopting an amendment to restore funding for senior services.
The council approved an amendment offered by Alderman Brennan to increase three senior-related lines: senior assistance from $42,000 to $67,000; seniors tax subsidy from $55,000 to $85,000; and the senior citizen council grant from $25,000 to $50,000. The amendment reduced the property liability insurance line from $332,000 to $217,000 to cover the increases. Alderman Erby seconded the amendment; the…
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