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Taylor opens public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget; council hears praise for staff openness
Summary
City of Taylor council opened a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget on April 23, 2026; a council member praised department heads and finance staff for transparency during the process.
The City of Taylor council opened a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2026-2027 budget on April 23, 2026, with the chair calling the session to order at 6:31 p.m. The hearing was opened following a motion that was seconded and approved by voice vote.
A council member who spoke during the hearing praised department heads and the finance team for their accessibility and responsiveness during the budget process, saying, "I'd like to say that I was very surprised and pleased with the openness and the ability of the directors, department heads, and others to answer all of the questions that we had." The speaker added that he felt "very comfortable working with these people," thanking staff for assistance during what he described as a challenging budget cycle.
The hearing provided an opportunity for members to ask clarifying questions before votes later in the meeting. Following public comment, a motion to close the hearing was made, supported, and carried by voice vote.
