# Finance Committee - November 10, 2026

The NewTV Government Finance Committee met on November 10, 2026. It unanimously approved a resolution establishing a council-appointed blue-ribbon commission to review compensation for elected city officials. The commission is expected to begin work in December and report recommendations by late March or early April; its review may address compensation levels, review frequency, and comparisons with other municipalities. No procurement or spending was associated with this resolution.

The committee approved an amended $1.25 million appropriation for the FY27 vehicle replacement program, reduced from $1.625 million after the city identified $375,000 for the street sweeper to be funded separately through the stormwater fund. Together with $875,000 already budgeted, the plan maintains a $2.5 million investment in vehicle replacements; a separate docket, likely for borrowing, is expected for the sweeper. The committee also approved $1.25 million for classroom air-conditioning units. About $650,000 in project expenses had been incurred to date, initially paid by Newton Public Schools; the units are being put out to bid with Purchasing, and installation is planned for spring. The project is expected to increase classroom air-conditioning coverage from about 40% to 98%, with remaining work at Oak Hill potentially addressed later.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Finance Committee - November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27QcSMnw5s8) - NewTV Government