It includes $208.3 million in general fund spending, and $31.4 million under the city's Elevate Tuscaloosa initiative. Public safety remains the top priority, receiving nearly 40% of the general fund, or about $82.8 million. Another $7.1 million is allocated to Tuscaloosa City Schools. Read the full story at the 🔗 link in our bio ⬆⬆⬆ #YourTownYourNews #WVUA23 #AlabamaNews #Tuscaloosa #MayorMaddox #2026FiscalBudget