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Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget

The city's FY2026 budget was up for final adoption at this retreat. The budget shapes property taxes, city services, and capital spending for the coming year.

7 mentionsLast discussed Jun 19, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and 3-Cent Tax Increase

The budget proposes raising the property tax rate from 39 to 42 cents per $100 of valuation — 2.75 cents to pay off the $24 million bond and a quarter cent for operations. Budget adoption is set for May 12.

5 mentionsLast discussed May 12, 2026