Owensboro Proposes Balanced $80.1M Budget with No Tax Increase, Continued Focus on Infrastructure and Housing

Owensboro proposes balanced $80.1M budget with no tax increase, continued focus on infrastructure and housing

Owensboro officials on Tuesday presented a proposed $80.1 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2026-27, outlining a plan that maintains current tax rates while continuing to invest in infrastructure, public safety, and community development. Continue reading Owensboro proposes balanced $80.1M budget with no tax increase, continued focus on infrastructure and housing at The Owensboro Times.

City reduces overall spending in proposed budget

The proposed Owensboro budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year includes salary increases for workers, millions for police and fire operations, funding for projects such as paving and street repair, and improvements to Kendall-Perkins Park and Goose Egg Park.