Council sets budget, mil levy

With August fast approaching, local townships and municipalities are racing to finalize their 2027 budgets.

At their regular council meeting Monday evening, the Columbus City Council approved a mil levy of 59.897, the same rate set for 2026; however, due to an increase in total assessed valuation, would collect an additional $48,050 from Columbus taxpayers.

In a presentation to the council, City Adm…