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Trenton council passes first reading of fiscal 2026–27 budget, sets $1.30 tax rate
Summary
During first reading of Ordinance #359, the council approved the city budget for fiscal 2026–27 and set a property tax rate of $1.30 per $100 of assessed value; the measure passed first reading after a roll-call vote.
The Trenton City Council on May 26 passed first reading of Ordinance #359, adopting the city's annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and setting the property tax rate at $1.30 per $100 of assessed value.
Alderman Wade moved to pass first reading of the ordinance and Alderman Graves seconded; the minutes state the motion carried after a roll-call vote. The minutes do not include the roll-call tally or a detailed budget breakdown in the record provided.
Mayor Tony Burriss later told the council he was proud that the budget allowed a 3% employee pay raise. The ordinance remains at first reading and will require any additional readings or formal adoption steps per the city's ordinance procedures.
The minutes do not specify when the second reading or final adoption will occur or any changes being made between readings.
