Garland’s unofficial vote backs tax rate, budgeted 30 hires
Garland reported 51% approval in unofficial results, allowing a $0.679900 tax rate to take effect. The adopted budget lists 30 positions across public safety and Animal Services.
Municipal budget
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Fresno votes to reestablish legal-defense fund with conditional $1M
The City Council approved a resolution directing a conditional $1 million allocation, but the vote does not establish that the money has been appropriated or that the resolution is in effect.
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Pine Bluff council reportedly shifts $55,000 in police budget
Citizen Portal reports that the City Council approved a $55,000 reallocation within the Police Department’s 2026 budget, for uniforms, training and qualification testing, and copy machines.
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Red Bank approves 2026 budget with 8% municipal taxpayer increase and infrastructure bonds
Red Bank Borough Council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget in May, raising the municipal portion of taxpayer payments by 8% and authorizing bonds for roads, parks and water work.
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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 electric rates or the millage rate. The council also recognized police officers and advanced Historic Camden initiatives.
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Clarksville Finalizes $178.7 Million FY2026-27 Budget
Clarksville’s finalized FY2026-27 budget sets $178.7 million in General Fund spending, a $1.01 tax rate and a Rossview Road widening priority.
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Midland Sets August Budget Proceeding as School Projects Advance
Midland’s city budget workshop and tax-rate-ceiling proceeding is set for Aug. 12, while Midland ISD reports progress on several construction and renovation projects.
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Orem sets Aug. 27 hearing for final budget and tax action
Orem City Council will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing Aug. 27 before expected final adoption of the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget.
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Longmont weighs 10-year public-safety tax measure
Longmont officials are discussing a possible 10-year public-safety tax measure estimated to raise $96.62 million, with a council session set for Aug. 11.
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El Cajon adopts budget with $800,000 fire funding reduction
El Cajon’s City Council adopted the 2026–27 budget after deciding not to fully staff Engine 208 at its proposed level, reducing fire funding by $800,000.
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Irving Opens Public Input on 2026-27 City Budget
Irving has begun preparing its 2026-27 municipal budget and is asking residents and other stakeholders for suggestions before the fiscal year starts.
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Cactus council agenda set tax-rate, budget and old school demolition items
The Cactus City Council agenda scheduled action on the proposed 2025-26 tax rate, city budget and a possible demolition bid for the old school property.
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High Point Proposes 11.6% Budget Increase, More Police Funding
High Point’s proposed FY2026-27 budget would raise spending to $49.37 million, including larger allocations for police investigations and engagement.
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Clarksville adopts $178.7 million FY27 budget and sets tax rate
Clarksville City Council approved a $178.7 million FY27 budget July 9 and set the city property-tax rate at $1.01 per $100 of assessed value.
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Amherst moves Wildwood School back to town control as DPW and zoning plans advance
Amherst’s School Committee voted to return Wildwood Elementary School to town control on Sept. 1, 2026, while officials advance plans for a new public-works facility and continue the Hampshire Campus Zoning Study.
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Rock Springs approves 7% water and 9% sewer rate increases for 2026-27
The Rock Springs City Council approved higher water and sewer rates while adopting the city’s 2026-27 budget, including spending plans for public safety, streets and utility operations.
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Poteet water-rate study remains underway as council agendas are posted
Poteet’s adopted FY 2025-2026 budget says the city was conducting a water-rate study while reviewing water-system finances and reporting steady sales-tax growth. No final rate change is stated.
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West Valley City Sets Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase
West Valley City will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase tied to firefighter staffing, salaries and city operations.
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Glendale Budget Cuts Services as Police Staffing Expands
Glendale’s 2026-27 budget began July 1 with service reductions, eight new downtown police officers and continued crime-lab development.
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Borden’s 2026 budget includes $39,550 for local roads
Indiana certified Borden Civil Town’s 2026 budget, including $39,550 for Local Road & Street and $63,750 for Motor Vehicle Highway.
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Perry officials propose utility-rate increases and higher property-tax rate amid financial concerns
Perry City Manager John Hart presented a proposed fiscal 2026–27 budget that would increase utility rates and the property-tax rate if approved. The City Council has not adopted final rates or the budget.
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West Long Branch Plans $1.647 Million in 2026 Capital Improvements
West Long Branch’s 2026-2031 capital program identifies $1.647 million in anticipated 2026 costs for paving, sidewalks, police vehicles, public-works equipment, buildings and other improvements.