The Village of Albion Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2025-2026 budget during a special meeting Tuesday, finalizing a spending plan that levies $3.46 million in taxes on residents. The meeting, held at Village Hall on East Bank Street, marked the culmination of the village’s financial planning for the coming year. Mayor Angel Javier Jr. presided over the session, which included a final review of line items and a failed attempt to reduce police department funding. **Budget Details** The adopted budget appropriates roughly $4.76 million for the General Fund, which covers the day-to-day operations of village government. To bridge the gap between estimated revenues ($1.24 million) and appropriations, the board approved a tax levy of $3,463,463.38, utilizing $64,000 from the fund balance to minimize the tax impact on residents. The board also approved financial plans for the village’s enterprise funds. The Water Fund appropriations were set at $2.64 million against estimated revenues of $2.2 million, drawing a balance of $444,614.25. The Sewer Fund was balanced with appropriations of $1.5 million and revenues of $1.49 million, leaving a smaller fund balance of $12,335.00. **Police Funding Debate** Prior to the final vote, the board engaged in a brief debate regarding specific allocations within the police budget. Trustee William Gabalski, seconded by Trustee Joyce Riley, introduced a motion to make adjustments to the police budget. The proposal sought to cut the Police overtime line item from $108,000 to $100,000. Additionally, the motion called for the removal of $10,000 in police reserves: $5,000 earmarked for body cameras and tasers, and another $5,000 for a computer replacement. The motion did not carry. According to the minutes, Mayor Javier and Deputy Mayor Greg Bennett joined Trustee Tim McMurray in voting against the cuts, while Trustees Gabalski and Riley voted in favor. With the adjustments rejected, the budget moved forward with the original police funding intact. The final budget was approved with a 5-0 vote, with the Mayor breaking his silence on the first item to vote in favor of the full spending plan. **Executive Session** Following the budget adoption, the board moved into executive session at 7:25 p.m. to discuss matters likely involving personnel or litigation, which are exempt from public discussion under the Open Meetings Law. Deputy Mayor Bennett and Trustee Riley made the motion to enter the closed session. The board emerged from executive session at 8:20 p.m. and immediately authorized the Deputy Mayor to sign collectors’ warrants, a routine procedural step allowing for the payment of village bills. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is expected to address the implementation of the newly adopted budget.