City Council Approves $1.9 Million Debt Reduction Transfer
Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $1,887,000 transfer to reduce existing debt.
City Council · Meeting of May 26, 2026
Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $1,887,000 transfer to reduce existing debt. The council redirected surplus Fiscal Year 2026 planned and authorized debt accounts into capital project spending for IT, public buildings, and citywide infrastructure, strengthening bond ratings before planned bond offerings. The council also unanimously approved a Chapter 268A conflict exemption and referred appointments of Simone Worsdale to the Cultural Council and Christopher Conner to the Stormwater Committee to standing committees.
State Representatives John Lawn and Steven Owens reported Chapter 90 road funding for Watertown increased to $950,000 from $730,000 in FY25; the Fair Share Amendment has secured $100,000 for special education costs.
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Source: the City Council meeting of May 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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