Otsego council adopts 2026 fee schedule, operating budgets, pay plans and property tax levy After a public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance 2025‑12 establishing the 2026 fee schedule (including a candidate filing fee increase), approved the 2026 operating budgets and capital improvement plan, and set the final property tax levy; several residents asked for clearer communication about multi‑year water projects and developer fees.

Otsego City Council just approved significant changes to the 2026 fee schedule, including a controversial hike in the candidate filing fee—what does this mean for residents?

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