Camden adopts 2026-27 budget with no electric-rate or millage increase

Camden City Council adopted the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget without increasing the electric rate or the millage rate, according to the City of Camden’s council summary.

The decision means the adopted city budget does not raise those two rates for residents and businesses. The city’s public summary does not state the budget’s total amount, departmental appropriations, reserve levels or utility-revenue assumptions.

Police officers recognized

The council also recognized Camden police officers for promotions and lifesaving actions. The recognition highlighted personnel changes and actions involving the Camden Police Department as the city moved forward with its annual budget.

The summary does not identify the officers by name or provide additional details about the lifesaving actions.

Historic Camden initiatives advance

Historic Camden initiatives also advanced during the council’s work. The summary identifies the initiatives but does not describe specific projects, funding amounts or deadlines.

The city directed residents to its official council agendas and minutes for additional records. Camden’s meeting page provides agendas, ordinances, resolutions and minutes and lists council meetings scheduled for Aug. 4 and Aug. 18, 2026.

The budget action keeps both the electric rate and millage rate unchanged while the city continues work involving public safety and historic assets. Any effects on staffing, capital projects, reserves or other fees would depend on details in the adopted budget and related city records.