2026-2027 budget tightens water meter completion
City of DeRidderLouisiana- Detected
- Aug 24, 2026
- 72 days ago
- Sector
- Utilities
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From the meeting
At its August 24, 2026 workshop, the council reviewed the projected 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. Finance Director Holly Buxton said rising basic operating costs were squeezing the budget and that the new water meters should be completed by December. The budget was described as bare minimum, with no room for employee raises.
This is a planning signal around utilities spending and the remaining work on the meter rollout.
- Meeting date
- August 24, 2026
- Agency
- City of DeRidder
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