Monroe City Council participated in an all-day budget workshop in the City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, March 4, to consider their priorities for the next year.
City Manager Mark Watson gave opening remarks about the budget process and reinforced the critical importance of this work session for setting the City's future priorities.
"This is about making our budget the best it can be in terms of meeting your needs and desires for the City of Monroe, and then us incorporating all of that into a final budget," City Manager Mark Watson told City Council.
Manager Watson then invited Union County Tax Administrator Van Harrell to present information on the 2025 property tax reappraisal process and how that could impact the City's budget.
Following the tax presentation, City Council reviewed departmental needs and discussed potential funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff provided an overview of essential programs, upcoming capital projects, and operational challenges expected in the next budget cycle.
This workshop marked the first in a series of budget discussions that will take place over the coming weeks. City leadership and staff will continue working together to develop a comprehensive budget that balances fiscal responsibility with the needs of Monroe residents.
View the 2025 City Council Budget Workshop Presentation (PDF)