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Paoli council adopts 2026 budget ordinance with $1.23M general fund
Summary
The Paoli Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10, the 2026 budget, listing a $1,233,096 General Fund and several dedicated funds; the measure passed with a 3–1 vote and one abstention.
Clerk-Treasurer Beth Jones presented Ordinance No. 2025-10, the town’s proposed 2026 budget, during the Oct. 21 council meeting. The ordinance lists the following major line items: Casino/Riverboat $383,224; General Fund $1,233,096; Motor Vehicle Highway $226,000; Park $151,750; Aviation/Airport $94,660; Public Safety LIT $235,145; EDIT $173,776; among other funds.
Council debated the ordinance and then voted. The motion to adopt the budget was approved in a 3–1 vote with Donna Dillard voting no and President Bobbie Bostock abstaining. The council did not record additional specific amendments to line items in the minutes.
Clerk-Treasurer Jones also presented routine financial items later in the meeting, including a Pay Allowance Docket for September totaling $148,548.52 (approved 5–0) and claims totaling $1,628,176.95 (approved 4–1, Donna Dillard no). Council members discussed seeking additional competitive quotes for the town’s annual financial management services after approving a $30,000 invoice from Baker Tilly for annual reports.
The budget adoption positions town staff to finalize 2026 appropriations; the minutes do not record formal effective dates or supplemental steps beyond adoption.
