CITY OF ASPERMONT FACES TOUGH BUDGET AS COSTS CLIMB

By Jeff on Thursday, September 3, 2026
  • Aspermont City Administrator Lorenzo Calamaco outlines the financial details of what he said is one of the most challenging budgets to prepare as council members follow along ahead of adopting the proposed budget in tax rate. photo by jeff hurt
    Aspermont City Administrator Lorenzo Calamaco outlines the financial details of what he said is one of the most challenging budgets to prepare as council members follow along ahead of adopting the proposed budget in tax rate. photo by jeff hurt

    The Aspermont City Council approved its proposed 2026-27 budget and no-new-revenue tax rate during its Aug. 18 meeting, moving the city toward final adoption later this month after officials described the budget as one of the most difficult they have prepared.

    City Administrator Lorenzo Calamaco said the proposed budget was built around the no-new-revenue rate because the city is restricted from ad…