2027 City Budget

At a glance

• What: The Common Council's vote on the final 2027 city budget, scheduled for October 27, 2026.
• Reported context (news coverage, unconfirmed against the agenda): members proposed 66 amendments cutting about $19M, approved 23 and withdrew more than 30; the Journal Gazette reported more than $11M cut.
• Status: Open until the vote result is recorded.

Sources

• Journal Gazette: Council members cut more than $11 million
• WANE: Council tackles 2027 budget, $19M in proposed cuts

Log

• 2026-10-27 - 2026-10-27 - Common Council: final budget vote expected; agenda not yet read.
• 2026-11-04 - 2026-10-27 - Common Council: city item summaries list ordinances S-26-09-27, -28 and -29 fixing 2027 compensation for elected officials, appointed officers and employees, and public safety (held from October 13); outcomes not yet found. Final budget vote result still to be confirmed.