(Williston, ND) — Williston City Commissioners have officially approved the city’s 2026 preliminary budget. Yesterday, the city approved the 210-million-dollar budget after making cuts in several areas to balance a 16-million-dollar deficit. Balancing measures included eliminating vacant positions and earmarking 12-million-dollars that was allocated for city infrastructure projects. Homeowners will also see a three-percent property tax increase and a five-percent hike in water and sewer rates. More details about the budget are available on the City of Williston’s website.

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