JOHNSTOWN — The city of Johnstown adopted a $19.7 million budget for 2026 on Monday that maintains spending levels, but increases the property tax rate 2%.

The adoption, 4-0 with Council Member Scott Miller, 2nd Ward, absent, came after nobody commented on the spending package at a public hearing.

Johnstown's approved budget for 2026 Category 2025 2026 Change Spending $19,652,015 $19,656,111 0.0% Tax Levy $6,828,935 $6,638,833 -2.8% Tax Rate $14.19 $14.48 2% * Per $1,000 assessed property value

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