Norfolk adds $1M East Side recreation center study to $352.2M capital plan
Norfolk VA – Council approved its FY 2027 capital plan with $1 million for an East Side rec center study, not construction, after resident pushback.
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Yonkers adopts $1.64B budget, trims tax hike to 4.75% as schools get more aid
Yonkers NY – The City Council unanimously adopted a $1.64 billion budget, trimmed the proposed tax hike to 4.75%, and set aside $56.3 million more for schools.
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Roanoke Rapids budget hearing weighs 4-cent tax increase
Roanoke Rapids heads into its June 2 budget hearing with a proposed 4-cent tax increase, reserve use, and police and fire funding in focus.
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Randolph County budget talks in Asheboro head toward June tax votes
Asheboro NC – Randolph County’s budget calendar moves from school presentations to June hearings and a June 15 vote on taxes, fees and school rates.
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Salt Lake City budget hearing weighs tax hike, utility rates, Hive Pass cut
Salt Lake City leaders are weighing a 12.5% city property-tax hike, higher utility and waste rates, and a Hive Pass subsidy cut ahead of a June 2 hearing.
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Susanville is recruiting a city manager during budget season, with pay up to $256,258
Susanville is seeking a new city manager while the FY 2026-27 budget is still open for public comment, with first reviews set for June 29.
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Norfolk adopts FY 2027 budget, keeps real-estate tax rate flat
Norfolk’s FY 2027 budget was adopted May 12, keeping the real-estate tax rate at $1.23 per $100, adding 34 firefighters, and boosting school support.
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Tacoma’s $27M budget deficit is forcing department mergers and staffing cuts
Tacoma city leaders say a $27 million General Fund gap is driving department mergers, vacancy cuts and service reviews before the next budget cycle.
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Stockton Measure W panel reviews proposed $15.5M budget before June hearings
Stockton’s Measure W committee meets May 28 at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall to review a proposed FY 2026-27 public safety tax plan before June hearings.
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Deer Park eyes $7.16 million water-and-sewer debt vote before July 7
Deer Park has posted notice of up to $7.16 million in water and sewer debt, with June 15 budget hearings and a July 7 council vote ahead.
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Houston budget fight centers on proposed $5 trash fee before June 3 vote
Houston officials are weighing a proposed $5 monthly trash fee and a 5% utility right-of-way charge as the FY2027 budget heads to a June 3 vote.
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Cape Coral approves up to $100 million in water and sewer bonds
Cape Coral City Council approved borrowing authority for utility expansion projects, including North 1 East and Judd Creek lines, with long-term cost questions ahead.
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NYC baselines $31.7 million for public libraries in executive budget
New York City’s executive budget adds $31.7 million in recurring library funding, a move that could help stabilize branch hours, staffing and services.
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St. Louis tornado recovery moves ahead as demolition starts and Rams fund bill takes shape
St. Louis, MO — Demolition has started on tornado-damaged properties, while a proposed Rams-settlement bill could steer one-time money toward recovery and city priorities.
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Rio Rancho budget fight centers on spending, jobs and funding
Rio Rancho’s FY 2027 budget review is underway, with debate over a $75,000 economic-development contract, new jobs and a proposed pay increase.
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Chicago Public Schools starts next budget cycle with a $732.5 million gap
Chicago Public Schools has opened its 2026-27 budget process with a $732.5 million deficit, raising early staffing and program pressure at schools citywide.
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New York City’s $124.7B budget closes the gap, but details remain open
City Hall says New York City’s next budget gap is closed in a $124.7 billion plan, but Albany-backed tax and spending details still need work.
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Tampa council weighs Rays stadium deal as budget tradeoffs loom
Tampa’s May 5 workshop put the Rays stadium proposal under review, with a possible $251 million city share and budget tradeoffs still unresolved.
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Shirley heads into annual town meeting tonight with budget votes ahead
Shirley residents head into tonight’s annual town meeting, where budget and spending decisions could shape town services, schools and taxes.
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Randolph County budget season is underway, and Asheboro schools are on the schedule
Asheboro, NC readers can now track Randolph County’s 2026-27 budget calendar, including school presentations, a public hearing and the June adoption deadline.
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Garland council to canvass May 2 election results at May 12 meeting
Garland is scheduled to review and certify its May 2 municipal election results on May 12, when the new council is expected to be seated.
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Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.