Public hearings offer opportunities to learn, speak up about proposed budget, tax cap, water and sewer rate

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Public hearings offer opportunities to learn, speak up about proposed budget, tax cap, water and sewer rate

City residents that own property and pay utility costs have an opportunity to learn more and speak up about the proposed 2025-26 budget, which includes 3.5% raises for non-union, management and City Council members; a $50 increase toward city employees’ gym memberships; and 6- and 9-cent increases for water and sewer rates, respectively.A City Council conference session set for 7 p.m. Monday includes public hearings about the proposed budget, a …