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Town previews balanced draft 2026–27 budget with proposed pay adjustments, no property tax increase
Summary
Town staff presented a balanced FY 2026–27 draft budget that proposes a 4% COLA plus market pay adjustments (up to 10% for some roles), no proposed increase in the property tax rate, modest sanitation and water/sewer fee increases, and capital spending on vehicles and building projects; adoption is expected in May after further board review.
Town of Aberdeen staff presented the draft FY 2026–27 budget at the April 13 work session, describing a balanced general fund in the roughly $18.156 million range and a water and sewer fund near $6.023 million. Staff said the draft does not propose a property tax increase and that the tax rate would remain flat under the version presented to the board.
“Just as a general thing…we have a balanced general fund in the $18,156,000 range and a water and sewer fund at $6,023,000,” said the presenting staff member (S6). He told commissioners the draft includes a recommended pay approach intended to keep the town competitive: “we're trying to include at least a 4% COLA increase for…
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