Port Washington Public Library seeks 2% tax levy increase in upcoming budget vote

Port Washington Public Library seeks 2% tax levy increase in upcoming budget vote

The Port Washington Public Library will hold its 2025 budget vote and board of trustees election on April 8. Polling will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the library’s lobby. “We have carefully crafted this budget with consideration of current economic factors, requirements to keep our facility in excellent condition, and the vital needs of our community,” said William Keller, president of the library’s board of trustees, in a statement. The li…

This morning, PSOE spokespersons and Vamos Palencia, Álvaro Bilbao and Marta Font, presented the agreement reached between the two formations for the approval of municipal budgets in the City of Palencia. The pact, which has required more than two months of negotiations, includes investments in accessibility, infrastructure, local trade and social welfare.Álvaro Bilbao highlighted the efforts of both formations to reach consensus from an initial…

Tax increase approved, budget hearings set

At a March 18 Phoenix City Council Policy Session, City Manager Jeff Barton presented the 2025-26 City Manager’s Trial Budget for council review. Included in the budget is a proposed half-percent sales tax increase to help the city cover a budget shortfall for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The city says that the tax increase will help offset ongoing revenue losses from state actions, provide necessary resources for additions to the budget for the Fir…