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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2025-2026 budget amendments and reallocations
The Commission was scheduled to review the OPC budget, pool budget, 2026 financial docket, and fourth-quarter FY 25/26 report. These decisions shape what parks services and programs residents get.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Millage Rate
The board approved next year's operating budgets for Visit Oxford and the Double Decker Arts Festival, and gave staff raises including a 6% raise for the executive director.
FY27 2% Food & Beverage Tax expenditures
The Council was scheduled to decide how next year's restaurant tax revenue gets spent on tourism promotion. That money shapes how Oxford markets itself to visitors, which feeds local restaurants and hotels.
New Chief Financial Officer hire
Bart Robinson was hired as the city's CFO at $208,000 a year, filling a key finance post during budget season.
3.56% Cost-of-living Raise for City Employees
All City of Oxford employees will see a 3.56% COLA bump in the FY2026-2027 budget. It affects payroll costs across every department and helps keep pay competitive.
Property tax deadline extension
The governor extended the 2025 property tax deadline to March 3, 2026 for storm-affected counties, so no penalties accrue before then.