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Town of Aberdeen adopts FY 2025–26 budget with 6% COLA and no tax-rate increase
Summary
The Town of Aberdeen board approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget after a public hearing; the plan holds the tax rate at $0.42, includes a 6% across‑the‑board COLA, targeted police pay adjustments, modest utility rate adjustments tied to county increases, and capital projects including trail paving and a SCADA system replacement.
The Town of Aberdeen board approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget at a special call meeting following a public hearing. The mayor moved to approve the budget “as presented,” a committee member seconded, and the board adopted the budget by voice vote.
The budget keeps the town tax rate at $0.42 and, according to the staff presentation, includes an across‑the‑board 6% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for town employees plus a targeted market pay increase for police this year. Staff emphasized retention measures already in place — including an ongoing retention bonus and changes to longevity and vacation policies — and framed the COLA and targeted adjustments as competitive responses to regional pay markets.
Utility and service fee changes are limited. Garbage collection rates will rise to reflect county landfill increases (residential: +$1.00/month;…
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