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City Council · Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 5:01 PM

First Public Hearing for 2026/2027 Budget

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Summary

The Freeport City Council held its first on the 2026–2027 budget on September 9, 2026. City Attorney Adkinson announced a tentative of 4.7302 mills, which exceeds the rollback rate of 4.5834 mills by 3.20%. The council approved the tentative millage rate and a of $114,239,860.00 by unanimous vote. The council also scheduled the final budget hearing for September 15, 2026, at 5:01 PM. No public comments were received.

Why it matters

The increase of 3.20% above rollback means property tax bills will rise for Freeport residents. The now moves to a final hearing where the council will make its final decision on spending and taxes for the coming .

What happened

Budget & taxes3 items

  • Tentative for 2026–2027

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    City Attorney announced a tentative of 4.7302 mills, 3.20% above the rollback rate of 4.5834 mills. The council approved this rate by motion and roll call vote.

  • for 2026–2027

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    The council approved the of $114,239,860.00 by motion and roll call vote.

    • $114,239,860.00 · Tentative budget for 2026–2027

  • Final Budget Hearing Scheduled

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    The council approved setting the final budget hearing for September 15, 2026, at 5:01 PM at Freeport City Hall.

Coming up

  • Final Budget Hearing · September 15, 2026, at 5:01 PM

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