FY 2026-27 Operating Budget Adoption
Summary
Poway adopted a roughly $133 million operating budget with no tax increases, adding six staff positions, a $1.8 million cash-purchased fire engine, and keeping the county's highest reserves at 45%. Neighboring cities are cutting fire staffing or eyeing sales tax measures; Poway is doing the opposite.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
General fund spending rises about 4% with revenues up just 0.3%; a $6.7 million reserve transfer funds community projects while the underlying financial position still improves.
All residents — safety services, parks, pools, and roads get funded without new taxes.
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