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Council approves second reading of budget amendment ordinance 2026-01
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-01 amending the City of Newport's 2025–2026 operating and capital budget on second reading; the vote carried after roll call.
The Newport City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-01, which amends the city’s operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2025–2026.
The ordinance was read aloud before the council conducted a roll-call vote. Alderman Mike Hansel, Alderman Randy Reagan and Vice Mayor Connie Ball recorded "yes" votes during the roll call; the mayor declared the motion carried and the second reading adopted.
The approval comes as community groups, including Isaiah 117 House, await the council’s budget decisions for 2026. During the public-comment period after votes, Brianna Hogan asked the council to consider funding Isaiah 117 House, which temporarily houses children removed from their homes and provides short-term care; she told the council there are currently 77 children in custody in the county and provided budget materials for April consideration.
Why it matters: the ordinance adjusts appropriations for the current fiscal year and shapes which programs and services the city can fund through 2026. The council directed staff to consider upcoming budget requests during the April review.
The council took no further recorded amendments to the ordinance at the meeting; staff will include requests from community groups in the April budget review process.
