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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Middletown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Municipal Budget Review
The proposed 2027 budget keeps general fund spending nearly flat (up 0.8%) while funding a 2% cost-of-living raise for non-union staff, street paving, and public safety. Council members praised the work but warned 2027 will be a tight year.
BCFA cooperative agreement amendment
A 10-year deal keeps the Butler County Finance Authority running the MPA's financing work for $3,000 a month, with 95% of future project fees flowing back to MPA. MPA can exit if BCFA leadership changes.
MPA/BCFA future agreement
The Port Authority and the Butler County Finance Authority are deciding how to work together going forward — whether MPA stays separate with BCFA support, and how fees would be structured. A draft standalone agreement will come back for a vote later.