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Weston board adopts 2026 operating budget after final presentation; resident sought rehearing
Summary
After a final presentation and brief public discussion, the Weston Village Board adopted the village2026 operating budget (Resolution 2025-019). A resident objected that the public hearing opportunity was insufficient and asked the board to reopen the hearing; trustees voted to proceed with adoption.
The Weston Village Board adopted the 2026 operating budget at its regular meeting after a final presentation from finance staff and a short public-comment exchange. The board approved Resolution 2025-019 to adopt the operating budget and later approved a companion resolution adopting the debt service, special revenue, capital projects and proprietary funds budgets.
Finance presenter S8 told trustees the proposed total levy "tied in is $10,002,128" and said the villageestimated assessed tax rate would be 5.598 (rounded to $5.60), a 2.75% decrease from the prior year driven by a state correction to the villageTIF increment. S8 also explained how the levy breaks down by department and estimated the general-fund share for a $250,000 house would drop from $88.16 to $78.34 under the proposal.
During public comment, resident Jim (S12) said he had not been given a reasonable opportunity to speak during the public hearing portion and demanded the board reopen the hearing before adopting the budget. The village administrator (S11) offered that the board could hear comments now and noted the budget adoption might not be changed by additional testimony. The board allowed an audience member to speak but proceeded to consider the formal resolution.
Trustee S3 moved to adopt Resolution 2025-019 to approve the 2026 operating budget; Trustee Zagami seconded. The board then voted and the resolution carried. The board separately moved to adopt budgets for debt service, special revenue, capital projects and proprietary funds; that vote also carried.
Next steps: the board and staff will finalize the published budget documents and post them with meeting minutes. Trustees who raised concerns about the TIF correction noted the reduced rate is a one-time effect from a state adjustment and may not repeat in 2027.
