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KINGSTON, N.Y. — City lawmakers on Tuesday approved a $63.3 million budget for 2026 that increases spending by approximately $3.4 million from last year and raises the tax levy for the second straight year, this time by 5.745%.

The Common Council voted 7-2 in favor. Casting no votes were Michael Tierney, D-Ward 2, and Teryl Mickens, D-Ward 5.

After amendments on the floor on Tuesday, the total budget was increased to $63,383,672, a $31,910 increase over the $63,286,136 budget first released by Mayor Steve Noble in October.

The extra money will go toward raises in the Corporation Counsel’s office. Corporation Counsel Barbara Graves Poller will see a $35,159 raise, including a $28,550 bump in her salary and an additional $6,609 in benefits.

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