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Canton council adopts 2026 appropriation after $8.6M in amendments; fair-housing funding questioned
Summary
Council adopted the 2026 annual appropriation (Ordinance 22) as amended, including roughly $8.6 million in changes across funds; debate focused on the budget amendment package and a $70,000 Fair Housing line removed and replaced by a $66,000 grant, prompting public demand for clearer line-item explanations.
The Canton City Council voted to adopt the city's 2026 annual appropriation ordinance (Ordinance 22) after considering an amendment packet that finance staff said totaled about $8.6 million.
Finance Director walked council through the amendments, which included modest general-fund increases (for example, $20,000 for human resources), targeted capital and sewer project adjustments, and spending adjustments in community development. The director described a $3.6 million add to an electrical replacement project at the Water…
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