Adopted Budget Prioritizes Core Services While Addressing Budget Challenges
On Tuesday, June 16, the City Council adopted the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 budget after months of community engagement, careful analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The budget takes a multi-pronged approach to addressing the ongoing deficit. In FY 2026-27, the City will implement nearly $9.9 million in cost cutting measures, including pension reform, eliminating vacancies and previously grant-funded positions, increasing revenue, consolidating departments, using technology, pursuing innovative financing, and enhancing cost recovery. Despite these cuts, the City is experiencing a $7.6 million deficit that will be addressed with reserve funds to sustain services. Looking ahead to FY 2027-28, the deficit will grow to $9.8 million without additional revenue or significant cuts to core services, including public safety.
As we plan for our City’s future, your input continues to help us better understand the community’s priorities. We remain committed to transparency, protecting essential services, and working with the community as we navigate the challenges ahead.
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