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Chester council moves 2026 budget and tax ordinances on first reading; public hearing set for Dec. 8
Summary
Council read the 2026 budget (general fund $62.2 million; total expenses including unpaid pensions $105.2 million) and moved multiple tax and compensation ordinances on first reading. Members asked for clearer administrative-line breakout; the public hearing for the budget is scheduled for Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.
City Council on Nov. 26 read Bill 7, the proposed 2026 appropriations ordinance, and moved it on first reading toward final approval. The ordinance sets the general fund budget at $62,199,011 and notes prior unpaid pensions estimated at $43,000,000, producing a total general fund expense figure of $105,199,011.
Council and staff walked through line items during the reading. Council raised questions about a new "Department of Administrative Support" subtotal (listed at $4,781,524 in…
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