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How does the budget get made?
Three people write it. The Council can cut it but never add to it.
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Where does the money come from?
Property tax pays 38¢ of each dollar. The rest is the state, sales tax, parking, fees and savings.
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Where does it go?
Police and Public Works lead. 38¢ of each dollar goes to costs outside any department.
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What's changing for 2027?
So far, departments have asked for $1.23M more. The BEA decides by November 10.
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How does property tax work?
Each government decides how much to collect. Your assessment decides your slice.