Harrisburg’s 2026 budget is headed to the mayor’s desk for final approval after city council approved it Monday.
Council made major personnel changes to the mayor’s initial budget proposal, including voting down pay raises for Mayor Wanda Williams, council and other city staff, and eliminating funding for several director positions. There is no property tax increase.
Before this week’s vote, council members held four public budget hearings and multiple work sessions to talk budget. Williams was not present at any of the hearings. Here are the key takeaways:
Pay raises
The mayor had requested a $20,000 raise for herself in her proposed budget along with smaller raises for the city controller, treasurer and the six council members…