The Elysian City Council adopted their 2027 proposed budget and payable 2026 tax levy during their Monday, Sept. 18 meeting.

Based on preliminary numbers, the levy will increase by $81,574, or an 8.4 percent increase from a year ago. The previous year the levy increased 4.6 percent or approximately $59,000.

The total preliminary level amount payable for 2027 is $1,049,286. Last year the preliminary levy was $967,712.