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Ludlow council resumes debate over FY 2026–27 budget amid revenue concerns
Summary
Council discussed an updated FY 2026–2027 budget on June 24, 2026, weighing staffing changes, projected police salary increases, and paramedic hires while members raised concerns the draft projects expenses above expected revenues.
Mayor Sarah Thompson presented an updated proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 and led council through line‑item changes and revenue estimates. The draft includes a new city coordinator position and a full‑time administrative assistant while removing the city administrative officer role; council members questioned whether those staffing changes, along with updated police salaries, could be afforded if revenues do not meet projections.
Several council members pressed for trimming options after reviewing fund balances and reserves. The discussion referenced property tax estimates provided by the Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator and an expected increase in PILOT revenue from Cityview Station as key assumptions underpinning the revenue side of the draft. The council noted that the budget as presented projected expenditures that could exceed revenues and asked staff to identify areas to reduce costs and to clarify reserve levels.
