FY 2026-27 city budget
Summary
The city faces a structural deficit and the budget adoption was pushed to June 23 after the long housing debate.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is operating with a structural budget deficit, making new revenue like the Woodland Park project's property taxes significant.
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Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
The city faces a structural deficit and the budget adoption was pushed to June 23 after the long housing debate.
City Council - May 19, 2026
The council heard hours of department budget presentations. The city is running structural deficits, and the finance department highlighted that its cost allocation plan and bond defeasance work brought $4.2 million in recurring general-fund benefit — more than most realistic tax measures would raise.
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