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Huron Council adopts $55.12 million 2026 budget, advances 1.5‑mill fire levy and approves used ladder truck purchase
Summary
Huron City Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget totaling $55,121,188, voted to advance a proposed 1.5‑mill continuing fire levy to the May 2026 ballot on first reading, and ratified purchase of a used ladder truck funded by a five‑year internal advance with the township covering half the cost.
HURON, Ohio — The Huron City Council on Tuesday adopted the 2026 municipal budget and moved several measures aimed at shoring up strained public‑safety and capital accounts.
The council approved total appropriations of $55,121,188 for 2026, an increase of $134,000 from the 2025 initial appropriation, according to Mr. Phillips, the city’s finance lead. "Total appropriations for 2026 are $55,121,188, an increase of a 134,000 from 2025 initial appropriation," Phillips said during the budget presentation.
Phillips told the council about $4,000,000 of the appropriation are transfers and that roughly $26,000,000 is budgeted for capital projects; the remaining operational budget is just under $25,000,000. He said personnel costs account for about 37% of operating expenses (43% including health benefits) and warned…
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