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CriticalTaxes Budget
Delayed 2026 municipal budget and possible shortfall
A $67.6 million stopgap appropriation funds city operations and the water/sewer utility through April while the full 2026 budget is finished.
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