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North Little Rock council adopts 2026 city budget after debate over nonprofit cuts and retirees' pensions
Summary
The North Little Rock City Council voted to adopt the city’s 2026 fiscal-year budget after debate over reduced nonprofit allocations and a request to study whether older retirees can be rolled into a newer pension plan; officials said $500,000 was restored to address some requests.
The North Little Rock City Council voted to adopt the city’s 2026 fiscal‑year budget following extended discussion about cuts to nonprofit partners and questions about pensions for older retirees.
Council member Hamilton pressed for clarity on special appropriations and said older retirees had asked whether they could be rolled into the city’s newer pension program. Hamilton said he had heard conflicting accounts about whether retirees had been offered a choice years ago and asked the council to "look at and see" whether a study could…
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