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Athens council adopts $84.8 million 2026 budget after debate over $32 million revenue gap
Summary
Council adopted the 2026 appropriations ordinance totaling $84,832,199 after members raised concerns that revenue projections presented (~$52 million) left an apparent $32 million gap; the mayor and treasurer said loans, proprietary funds and reimbursable grants explain the difference.
Athens City Council voted Dec. 15 to adopt the 2026 appropriations ordinance (Ordinance 1‑20‑25), approving a total budget of $84,832,199 amid council questioning about an apparent mismatch between appropriations and revenue projections.
Member Reisner introduced the ordinance at third reading and urged passage so the city could continue operations. Member Swank pressed the administration: revenue figures the council had received showed roughly $52 million in projected revenue, leaving an apparent…
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