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Middleton committee backs 2026 budget as amended, adds $25,000 for WayForward and restores Century Avenue study
Summary
The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to recommend the 2026 budget to the Council with amendments including $25,000 for WayForward Resources targeted to Middleton residents, $15,012 for parks seasonal staffing, and restoration of $40,000 for a Century Avenue road-diet study (funded $34,752 borrowing, $5,248 carryover).
The City of Middleton Finance & Personnel Committee moved on Thursday to recommend the 2026 budget to the full Council after adopting several amendments to direct local funding to social services, parks staffing and a transportation study.
The committee approved adding $25,000 to the budget for WayForward Resources specifically for City of Middleton residents. Committee member S3, arguing the city could match peer cities that provide local support, said directing funds to WayForward’s housing…
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