Lebanon City Council 8/25/26

The Lebanon City Council meeting on August 25, 2026, included a detailed presentation by the Lebanon School District Superintendent and Auditor regarding the district's financial challenges due to recent state property tax reforms. The district is proposing a 1% earned income tax levy for ten years, coupled with a rollback of 2.15 mills in property tax, to address an anticipated multi-million dollar deficit starting in 2028. The council discussed the implications of this levy, including its impact on residents, the exclusion of businesses from the income tax, and the potential effects if the levy does not pass. Additionally, the council approved several ordinances and resolutions related to zoning amendments, emergency storm sewer repairs with a $94,820 contract awarded to Milcom Concrete Incorporated, road salt procurement from Morton Salt, and grant applications for brownfield remediation. The meeting also covered updates on local infrastructure projects and community events. Overall, the session focused heavily on fiscal planning for education funding and municipal infrastructure maintenance.