Summary
The council was scheduled to discuss the FY 2027 budget status and next steps, and residents were invited to comment — with comments limited to budget topics only. This is where residents could weigh in on how their tax dollars get spent next year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FY 2027 budget will set next year's city spending, affecting services and potentially taxes or fees.
Residents who take part in the budget comment period and shape next year's spending priorities.
City employees, who won't get cost-of-living or step increases outside the union contract.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 30, 2026
The council was scheduled to discuss the FY 2027 budget status and next steps, and residents were invited to comment — with comments limited to budget topics only. This is where residents could weigh in on how their tax dollars get spent next year.
City Council - Sep 2, 2026
The Council was set to vote item-by-item on roughly $1.3 million in FY2027 projects and benefit changes, including health insurance contribution increases for city employees. Outcomes could shape services and whether a property tax increase is needed.
City Council - Aug 26, 2026
The Council is wrestling with how to finalize next year's budget, including whether to adopt a new 20-grade/15-step pay structure, end pay and hiring freezes, and raise employee health insurance contributions. A consultant audit found most employees got raises over 10% in election years, and the Council must decide what to accept without raising taxes or cutting services.
City Council - Apr 15, 2026
The budget calendar is set: workshop May 2, ordinance introduction May 6, public hearing May 18, potential adoption May 20. The proposed budget keeps the constant yield tax rate, which means no property tax increase, but no cost-of-living raises for most staff.
City Council - Apr 1, 2026
The proposed FY27 budget is now on the city website. There's a public hearing April 15 (which also covers stop sign cameras), a budget workshop May 2, and the Council signed off on the new budget format without concerns.
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