FY 2026-27 City Budget
Summary
The budget shows a small operating surplus ($231K), healthy reserves ($37.5M), and big cost pressures: sheriff's contract up $436K, pensions up to $1.1M, and federal COVID funds expiring for 4.25 positions. A new deputy city manager role replaces the assistant city manager at roughly $100K savings.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property tax and building permit revenue are carrying the budget — building permits jumped nearly 30% — but reserves dip slightly and future years look tighter.
Residents keep existing service levels — public safety, parks, streets — without new taxes.
If development slows, Mayor Pro Tem Low warned, the first places to cut would be public safety and public works.
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