Amarillo Budget Messed Up Again | Amarillo News

Amarillo’s 2026 budget is on hold after major tax rate calculation errors surfaced, potentially shaving $3.4 million from the general fund and risking a $4–6 million funding gap for critical services like police, fire, and employee pay. Council members are frustrated by the lack of reliable numbers after months of work, while Mayor Cole Stanley insists independent third-party audits will fix the mess before any final decisions are made — with a special budget meeting scheduled for Monday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc4da8082a451322