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2 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
CriticalTaxes Budget
Delayed 2026 municipal budget and possible shortfall
The amendment to the 2026 municipal budget was deferred again, so final budget adjustments remain unresolved.
12 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
Stopgap budget and grant funding for city services
The council passed a $64.2 million one-month appropriation to keep the city and water/sewer utility running while the 2026 budget is finished, plus millions in grants for HIV services, a community resource center, road improvements, and litter cleanup.
5 mentionsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026