Committee reviews initial 2026 budget, sets 4% expense placeholder and timeline

The Village of Bloomington Finance & Purchase Committee reviewed the first draft of the 2026 budget on Sept. 23 and agreed to use a 4% increase as a placeholder for most expense lines because many revenue figures are not yet available. Clerk/Treasurer Shawna Atterbury told the committee she had entered state shared revenue and personal property tax aid but that other anticipated revenues would need to wait until next month.