FY 2026-27 budget reaffirmed under AB 2561
Summary
The proposed budget projects $18.2 million in revenue against conservative spending, showing a $1.4 million deficit (or $931,000 excluding tech reclassification). Council wants quarterly updates, a realistic capital project list, and six-month budgeting of vacant posts before adoption on June 16. Your city services and potential rate impacts hang on how this gets resolved.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projected $18.2 million in revenue with a $1.4 million shortfall and about $60 million in potential capital projects, over $35 million grant-funded.
Residents gain from clearer, more realistic budget reporting and quarterly updates on how their money is spent.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
The council re-approved the June budget adoption as required by the new vacancy-reporting law, so it can be posted publicly. The city has 11 vacancies out of 125 positions — an 8.8% rate, well under the 20% trigger.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
The council adopted next year's budget and five-year capital plan using worst-case revenue assumptions, with most of the deficit driven by labor costs. Budget amendment workshops are expected in late summer or fall.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The proposed budget projects $18.2 million in revenue against conservative spending, showing a $1.4 million deficit (or $931,000 excluding tech reclassification). Council wants quarterly updates, a realistic capital project list, and six-month budgeting of vacant posts before adoption on June 16. Your city services and potential rate impacts hang on how this gets resolved.
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