Albuquerque approves $1.5B FY27 budget after $11.8M discrepancy fight
Albuquerque City Council approved a $1.5 billion FY27 budget on May 18 after flagging an $11.8 million gap, with service and pay changes ahead.
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Buffalo council approves 2026-27 budget with 19% property-tax levy increase
Buffalo’s Common Council approved an amended 2026-27 budget on May 26, lowering the property-tax levy increase to 19% before the July 1 start date.
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San Antonio weighs first property-tax hike in 33 years as FY2027 budget unfolds
San Antonio’s FY2027 budget is underway, and leaders are weighing a tax-rate hike, spending cuts, or both before June and August deadlines.
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NYC budget deal adds $4 billion in state aid, easing service cuts
A May 12 city-state budget deal adds about $4 billion in state aid, giving New York City more room to avoid deeper cuts to key services.
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Susanville budget draft reaches council as comment window opens
Susanville’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget is now before the council, and residents can comment before city officials finalize the plan.
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Fayetteville budget proposal adds a 3-cent tax increase before May 26 hearing
Fayetteville leaders have proposed a $322.8 million FY2027 budget, including a tax-rate increase, a $10 solid-waste fee hike, and a May 26 hearing.
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Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million budget moves forward
Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million 2026-27 budget would fund public safety, parks, road work, transit vehicles, and capital projects if approved.
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Norton Shores tax base rises in Muskegon County equalization report
Norton Shores is listed at $1.93 billion in SEV and $916.8 million in taxable value in Muskegon County’s 2026 equalization report.
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Atlanta budget proposal heads to council hearings with housing, safety first
Atlanta GA – Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed $994.7 million general fund budget is moving into council hearings this month, with housing, safety and infrastructure in focus.
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Boston’s FY27 budget hearings focus on schools and health insurance costs
Boston’s FY27 budget hearings are underway, with health insurance driving operating-cost growth and a separate Boston Public Schools hearing on the calendar.
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Memphis budget hearings start now, with police, fire, and public works under review
Memphis budget hearings begin May 18, with police and fire up May 19, as council reviews the mayor’s FY27 proposal through June 2.
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Harrisonburg council expected to adopt FY 2026-27 budget with flat tax rate
Harrisonburg council is expected to vote May 12 on a budget that keeps the real estate tax rate flat while utility bills shift modestly.
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Miami budget warns property-tax cuts could force service reductions
Miami leaders say proposed Florida property-tax cuts could squeeze police, fire and other services, as property taxes supply most of Miami’s general fund.
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Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget could raise taxes by 1.89 cents
Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add 1.89 cents to the tax rate, raise some utility fees, and boost spending on safety, mobility, and housing.
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San Jose budget plan avoids layoffs but still trims services before vote
San Jose’s 2026-27 budget proposal is moving through May study sessions, with officials trying to avoid layoffs while still cutting services.
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Athens budget review moves forward as council weighs FY 2026-27 plan
Athens city leaders are reviewing the proposed FY 2026-27 budget now, with a May 11 session ahead and final adoption expected later in June.
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Atlanta budget and property tax hearings are set for May 13 and 20
Atlanta residents can weigh in May 13 and May 20 on the proposed city budget and property tax/millage decisions before any final vote.
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Houston budget proposal adds a $5 trash fee before June 3 vote
Houston’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add a $5 monthly trash fee, with council set to vote June 3 after reviewing a city study.
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Nashville mayor ties affordability pitch to grocery tax cut, housing and transit
Mayor Freddie O’Connell is centering affordability in Nashville’s budget debate with a proposed grocery tax cut, housing spending and transit support.
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St. Louis sends $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen
St. Louis city leaders sent a proposed $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen, with pay raises, police funding growth and maintenance spending.
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Covina puts quarter-cent sales tax before voters on June 2 ballot
Covina voters will decide Measure CC on June 2. The city says the proposed 0.25% sales tax could raise about $3 million a year for local services.
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New Orleans proposes $103 million Caesars cash advance for reserves
New Orleans is proposing a one-time Caesars payment that would add about $103 million to reserves before hurricane season, pending Council approval.
