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Chadron council sets Aug. 3 for first reading of 2026–27 budget
Summary
The City of Chadron scheduled the first reading of the proposed 2026–2027 budget for Aug. 3, 2026 after a July 7 workshop in which the council directed staff to prioritize projects and seek cost-saving measures.
CHADRON, Neb. — The City Council set the first reading of the proposed 2026–2027 budget for its Aug. 3 meeting, the council recorded on July 7 during a special budget workshop.
The workshop focused on a draft budget distributed by City Manager Tom Menke; Menke told councilmembers the general fund is not balanced and asked for direction. Councilmember Shane Shepherd requested a prioritized list of projects and expenses and department supervisors were asked to identify potential cost-saving measures. No ordinance or spending action was adopted at the workshop; staff were directed to return with prioritized recommendations ahead of the Aug. 3 first reading.
