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Alma council adopts 2026 budget after unanimous vote despite resident opposition at hearing
Summary
The Alma Common Council unanimously adopted the city2026 budget on Nov. 20, 2025 after a public hearing in which one resident testified against the plan, citing concerns the city "cannot afford the debt service."
Mayor Richard Champeny presided over the City of AlmaCommon Council meeting on Nov. 20, 2025, where the council adopted the 2026 budget by roll call vote.
At a public hearing held before the meeting, resident John Hadley of W1839 Kali Lane testified against the proposed budget, saying the "City of Alma cannot afford the debt service." The hearing record shows no testimony in favor. After the hearing, the council moved to adopt the budget; the motion passed with all members voting yes.
The council approved routine financial items earlier in the evening, including the October 2025 Financial Report and TreasurerReport. Council member David Earney moved to adopt the 2026 budget; the motion was seconded by Loren Mueller and carried unanimously.
Why it matters: the budget adoption finalizes spending and sets the city's fiscal priorities for 2026, including capital projects and committee-recommended allocations. The public hearing record indicates at least one constituent concern about the city's capacity to carry debt service going forward.
The council did not record amendments to the budget in the meeting minutes and provided no additional fiscal detail during the adoption motion. The next council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2025.
