MEEKER | It’s budget season for local governments, which prompts plenty of questions and opportunities to learn about how government budget planning works. Town Clerk Lisa Cook presented the draft 2026 budget last Tuesday, Sept. 16, and responded to questions from trustees.
Cook said the 2026 proposed budget is, “fairly equal to what we submitted last year.” The draft budget calls for a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, and includes an adjustment for higher…