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Brookhaven approves new tax rate
The Brookhaven City Council approved its first general millage rate increase since 2015, moving the municipal operations levy from 2.74 mills to 3.85 mills for 2026 after formal hearings.
Compared with the 2025 rate, the adopted levy rose by roughly 40%, making property taxes a central part of Brookhaven’s budget talks after resident input and final adoption.
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Crowds fill the hearing room
The June 23 vote followed three public hearings, including morning and evening sessions that gave residents formal chances to address the Brookhaven City Council before adoption that day.
A large crowd filled council chambers, while additional residents watched from an overflow area at Brookhaven City Centre during the final evening session before council action that night.
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Revenue needs drive action
City leaders tied the increase to rising costs and added revenue needs, saying the higher levy would bring millions for operations, 911 costs, maintenance, and other contracted-service expenses…