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Medina board adopts 2026-2027 budget and tax rate; concern raised over part-time officer pay
Summary
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the 2026-2027 annual budget and tax rate after a second reading and passed related budget amendments; Alderman Kevin Painter reiterated concerns that part-time officers are paid more than full‑time officers.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Medina adopted the city's annual budget and set the tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 after a second reading and a 5-0 vote.
Alderman Andrew Rhodes moved to approve the ordinance adopting the annual budget and tax rate; Alderman Kevin Painter seconded. During the brief discussion before the vote, Alderman Painter cited a continuing concern that part-time police officers are receiving higher pay than full‑time officers. The motion passed 5-0.
The adoption followed a public hearing earlier in the meeting during which Mayor Scottie Betts said there were no questions or comments from the public and closed the hearing. The ordinance covers the fiscal year July 1, 2026'June 30, 2027; the board took no additional changes to the tax rate at the meeting.
Next steps: the ordinance will be recorded in the city minutes and implemented for the stated fiscal year.
