Preliminary budget leaves $3.1 million general fund gap
Summary
Councilors are working through a roughly $10.7 million budget deficit, cutting from outside agencies and department requests. Tough choices remain ahead of the final budget.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $10.7 million deficit is driving cuts that could trim services residents use.
Careful cuts and priority-based budgeting aim to protect core services for all residents.
Outside agencies and programs facing reduced city funding.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Video — 2026-06-16
The council adopted next year's budget with a balanced approach and no use of reserves. Councilor Zotti pressed Milonas to offer specific spending-cut ideas instead of general criticism, and goat weed mitigation funding was shifted to cemetery lighting repairs.
City Council Video — 2026-05-13
Even after cutting about $5 million from department requests, the general fund is still roughly $3.1 million short for next fiscal year. The council wants suggestions from members and residents before the final budget vote in June.
City Council Video — 2026-04-21
Councilors are working through a roughly $10.7 million budget deficit, cutting from outside agencies and department requests. Tough choices remain ahead of the final budget.
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