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Burlington, Vermont Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak presented a $106.6 million FY26 budget proposal, including 25 job cuts to address an $8 million deficit.

The proposed budget includes a meals and alcohol tax extension, which City Council ultimately shortened after business concerns.

Municipal property tax rates are projected to increase by less than 1%, while electric rates will rise by 4.5%.

Debate continues within the City Council regarding further budget cuts and the impact of proposed tax changes.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has presented a $106.6 million fiscal year 2026 budget to the City Council, who will need to vote on it in the coming weeks.

The mayor announced the city would be cutting 25 positions along with some city services for the upcoming

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