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Council takes first readings on 60‑mill tax rate, utility rate increases and FY2026–27 budget
Summary
Council took first readings to set the millage at 60 mills, consider an 8% water and sewer rate increase, adjust the stormwater fee, and approve first reading of the FY2026–27 budget (staff said the budget balances at the proposed rate and includes a 4% employee pay package).
The Aiken City Council took first readings on a series of fiscal items including the millage rate, recommended utility rate adjustments and the proposed FY2026–27 budget.
Staff presented an ordinance setting the tax millage for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 at 60 mills, the same rate in place since 2021. "Our millage rate has been 60 mils since 2021," staff said, noting repeated reductions since 1989. Council took first reading on the ordinance.
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