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Council passes 2026 budget package and event/use permits; roll-call outcomes and key items

Bethlehem City Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted the 2026 general fund and multiple utility, capital and grant budgets and approved event use permits and facility certificates; most budget ordinances passed 5–2 with two council members dissenting consistently.

On Dec. 8 Council approved a packaged set of 2026 budgets and related resolutions following debate on public safety and staffing. Highlights and roll-call outcomes presented during the meeting include:

- General fund budget (Bill 47-2025): Passed 5–2. Roll call: Miss Kwiatak Aye; Miss Laird Aye; Miss Leon Aye; Miss Wilhelm Aye; Mister Callahan Nay; Miss Kramsey Smith Nay; Mister Colon Aye.

- Waterfront, sewer, golf course, liquid fuels, non-utility capital, water…

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