Ebikon approves 2026 budget despite CHF 1.611 million deficit and political divide
Ebikon’s 2026 budget has been approved despite a projected deficit of CHF 1.611 million. The Citizens’ Council gave the green light after a review, though not all political factions supported the plan. A motion to revise the budget was also put forward during discussions.
The Finance and Audit Commission first backed the budget and the wider financial strategy. Gross investments for 2026 were fixed at CHF 25.937 million, while the tax multiplier stayed at 2.05 units.
When the budget reached the Citizens’ Council, it faced mixed reactions. The Centre Party, FDP/GLP, and Social Democrats/Green Party factions voted in favour. However, the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) rejected the proposal outright. During the debate, Martin Aregger of The Centre Party formally submitted a motion to send the budget back for revision.
The final decision saw the budget approved, despite the opposition and the looming shortfall. The deficit of CHF 1.611 million remains part of the financial outlook for the year ahead.
The approved budget will now move forward as planned, with no changes to the tax rate. Gross investments and the deficit figure have been locked in for 2026. The motion for revision did not alter the outcome, leaving the financial plan in place.
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