Junction City approves budget, pay raises and fireworks contract

Junction City approves budget, pay raises and fireworks contract

JUNCTION CITY — The Junction City Council approved the city’s budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, authorized employee pay raises and received updates on public safety, infrastructure and park development during its June 11 meeting. Council members approved the second reading of the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget, officially adopting the spending plan for the coming year. The council also approved a $1-per-hour pay increase for city employees.…