Spring Budget Town Hall Presentation

AI Summary

The City Council held budget town hall meetings on March 23-26, 2026, to promote financial transparency and gather community input on budget priorities. The presentation outlined the FY 2026-27 Planned Budget of $5.39 billion, comprising a $4.32 billion operating budget and $1.07 billion capital budget, with funding distributed across seven strategic pillars including Safe (27%), Sustainable (41%), Growing (12%), and Vibrant (10%). The budget development process runs from February through September, with revenue analysis of property and sales taxes informing planned expenses.