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Finance committee forwards 2026 appropriations — administration cites nearly $29 million gap covered by cash balances
Summary
The Youngstown Finance Committee voted to forward most budget bills to the council floor after an administration representative presented a $253.9 million appropriations plan against $225.5 million in projected revenues and said opening cash balances and encumbrances cover the difference.
The Youngstown Finance Committee on March 18 advanced most items related to the city's 2026 annual appropriations package to the Council floor after administration staff outlined the proposed budget.
An administration representative, identified in discussion as Kyle, told the committee the ordinance would appropriate "almost $254 million," with projected revenues of $225.5 million. "The opening cash balance within that fund is in excess of the shortfall that exists in…
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