The Sedan City Council defeats a measure that would have allowed the City to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2026 budget.

 

The move came at Tuesday's regular meeting. There was some confusion as the meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian Blankenship. The first order of business was the resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and a vote was immediately called with several council members voting yes in a roll call vote. Council member Adam Clark asked for a halt to the vote in order to allow discussion. Clark says there is a very good reason to vote “no” on the measure.

 

The City did not notify the public of its intent to exceed RNR in time to approve the measure. City Clerk Lana Robinson says there are consequences if the city exceeds RNR without the authority to do so.

 

If the City exceeds the RNR, any taxes collected above that rate would have to be paid back. The Council went on to unanimously defeat the motion.