The City of Superior’s 2025 Adopted General Fund Budget, totaling $35,878,559, reveals a financial trend of steadily increasing expenditures that are outpacing revenue growth. Over the past several budget cycles, the city’s operational costs—driven by public safety, personnel expenses, and infrastructure maintenance—have climbed faster than income from shared revenue, state aids, or fees. As a result, Superior continues to face mounting annual deficits that are eroding reserves and placing pressure on future budgets.

Without substantial cuts or new sources of revenue, the city will need to raise property taxes to balance its budget and sustain core services. The 2025 budget reflects an ongoing struggle between maintaining essential city functions and managing the growing fiscal shortfall. Residents and taxpayers are likely to face difficult choices in the coming years as the city confronts structural financial imbalances that have become increasingly unsustainable.