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Council outlines budget priorities as finance committee reviews FY2026 pre-budget report
Summary
Council received the finance committee’s pre-budget briefing: property tax growth modest, general revenues roughly flat, staffing remains the city’s largest cost driver and council prioritized reallocations and additional financial detail before the preliminary budget. Several follow-up items were requested.
Livonia City Council heard a detailed pre‑budget report from the finance committee and finance director on the municipal budget for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2026. Staff reported property taxes were up about 4% (previously projected at 6%) and general revenue was effectively flat, with personnel costs identified as the largest budget driver.
Council members requested additional detail and several…
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