Jamestown's Mayor Kim Ecklund has unveiled a $47.3 million executive budget for 2027 that includes a 7.39% tax increase. This budget proposal aims to cover a 3.8% increase in appropriations and significant rises in fixed costs like insurance and fuel. Despite these pressures, the plan successfully avoids any layoffs, retaining 12 firefighter positions. The budget anticipates revenue growth from sales tax and ca--abis sales, while state aid remains unchanged. The City Council will begin its review of the budget on October 19.
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