Law Department 2027 Budget

At a glance

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• What: the Law Department's 2027 proposed budget of about $7.2 million (current about $6.2 million), including settlements, a $2 million judgment fund and lien recording.
• Where it stands: heard at the October 7 budget hearing; adoption is expected later in the fall.

Sources

• 2026-10-07 - City Council Budget Hearings (video of the October 7 budget hearing, auto-captions)

Log

• 2026-10-07 - City Council Budget Hearings - Increase driven by longevity, healthcare and modest raises; outside counsel use sharply reduced; veteran attorney pay below market; CivicSource litigation and public records workload discussed.