Apr. 16, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek address the Holland City Council during its meeting at Holland City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)

Holland Leaders Resume Budget Overview Tonight

By Gary Stevens Apr 17, 2025 | 4:58 AM

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2025) – Stability is the key word as Holland’s municipal leaders go over a proposed spending plan.

The second of two study sessions by the City Council to review the budget for Fiscal 2026 is on Thursday evening. City Manager Keith Van Beek used the term stability as the theme for his proposed $216.6 million spending plan, which includes $35.7 million in general fund expenditures.

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It’s a time of consolidation after years of growth and expansion.

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The property tax rate of 13.8 mills, which hasn’t changed in 12 years, won’t be adjusted. On Wednesday night, Council approved a May 14th date for a public hearing and a final vote on the matter.

The 6 PM study session is in the second floor training room of Holland City Hall (270 S. River Ave.). An online link to the agenda and supporting documents is here.