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Dayton holds public hearing on proposed 2026 budget; staff say plan balanced largely with one-time sources
Summary
City staff presented the proposed 2026 budget and told the Dayton City Commission the general fund balance relies mainly on one-time sources totaling roughly $14.8 million, including ARPA interest and FEMA reimbursements; commission set adoption schedule with readings in February and effective date in late March.
City staff presented the proposed 2026 budget at a Jan. 21 public hearing, saying the plan meets legal requirements while prioritizing youth programs, housing stability, violence prevention, public safety and neighborhood revitalization.
"This is a balanced budget that meets all of our legal requirements and reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility," Miss Lofton said as she opened the hearing. She then introduced Abby Patel Jones, the director of management and budget, to summarize the proposal.
Abby Patel Jones said the general-fund gap for 2026 is closed mainly by one-time solutions, which she listed in detail: a planned health-insurance holiday of $1.5 million, $1.3 million in FEMA tornado…
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