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Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by…

June 9, 2026Asheville City Council

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Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by the City Manager: (1) Elimination…

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  • “City Council conducted a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget on May 26, 2026.”
  • “The new proposed tax rate is 4.61 cents above the revenue neutral rate (versus 4.95 cents).”
  • “As our residents and local businesses face an affordability crisis, it’s critical that we examine every dollar.”

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“Councilwoman Ullman moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by the City Manager: (1) Elimination of the $226,000 allocation of BID sales tax revenue for public safety; (2) Reinstatement of the additional 1% 401K employer contribution; and (3) An adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund tax rate to $0.3777 per $100 of assessed valuation.”

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