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Huron council holds first reading of $53.9M 2026 budget; finance committee backs stormwater fee increase and proposed fire levy
Summary
City Council gave first reading to the 2026 appropriations ordinance totaling $53.9 million, a $1.1 million reduction from 2025, with staff recommending a stormwater fee increase and a 1.5-mill fire levy on next year’s ballot to shore up fire and stormwater services.
HURON — The Huron City Council gave first reading Wednesday to the city’s proposed 2026 appropriations ordinance, setting total appropriations at $53,900,000 and outlining steps staff and the finance committee say are needed to move toward a balanced five‑year plan.
Council member Crater introduced ordinance 2025‑31 and Finance Committee representative Isaac Phillips reviewed highlights of the proposed budget, saying it reflects a $1,100,000 decrease from the 2025 budget. Phillips said the reduction “is not to be…
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