Tampa weighs $1.5 million HART contribution, with Route 1 a priority
Tampa City Council members are backing consideration of a larger FY2027 HART contribution, but the proposed $1.5 million allocation for Route 1 is not final.
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Orlando prepares to consider $1.88 billion budget with no property-tax rate increase
Orlando’s proposed $1.88 billion FY 2026-27 budget would keep the millage rate unchanged, add 44 police and fire first responders and fund roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, parks and neighborhood programs.
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Brandon Johnson announces bid for a second term as Chicago mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday, September 13, that he will seek reelection in 2027, entering a crowded Chicago race amid low reported approval and an $882.4 million projected city budget gap.
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Detroit adds seven GOAL Line after-school sites with $2.2 million in city funding
Detroit is expanding GOAL Line after-school programming to seven new recreation-center and library locations during the 2026-27 school year, with an expected reach of about 1,000 additional students.
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Fort Worth council faces final vote on FY2027 budget and possible 70.565-cent tax rate
Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to vote Sept. 15 on the FY2027 budget and municipal property-tax rate, with service restorations potentially moving the rate above the city manager’s 70.2-cent recommendation.
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Jacksonville City Council weighs FY 2026-27 budget, capital plan and grants
Jacksonville’s proposed $2.03 billion General Fund and $586.1 million capital plan return to committee Sept. 15, but final adoption is still pending.
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San Francisco’s 2026 free summer-meal program ended with 39 sites
San Francisco’s DCYF-sponsored summer meal network ended Aug. 14 after 39 sites operated amid budget pressure, including 14 open to all children and youth and 25 limited to enrolled participants.
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San Diego Reopens 13 Mission Bay Park Restrooms Through December
Thirteen Mission Bay Park restrooms began reopening Friday, Aug. 14, after early-July budget reductions closed them. The current funding arrangement runs through December 2026, with longer-term service still under review.
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San José’s Speed Camera Pilot Has $10.4 Million in Proposed Capital Funding
San José is proposing $10.4 million for a speed-camera pilot, but separate city documents show different planning and cost schedules. Contract talks were still underway, with installations planned by September 2026.
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Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget, cuts 27 positions
The City Council approved Santa Rosa’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, using reserves and eliminating 27 positions to close an operating shortfall.
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Midland Sales-Tax Collections Reach $55.7 Million, Beat Budget
Midland collected $55.743 million in sales taxes through nine months of fiscal 2026, nearly 9% ahead of last year and $7.6 million above budget.
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Beaverton utility bills to rise by at least $13 in August
Beaverton utility customers will see at least $13 in new monthly charges beginning in August as the city addresses a $16.2 million budget gap.
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Anderson City Council advances proposed $94 million 2026-27 budget without property-tax increase
Anderson City Council gave initial approval July 27 to a proposed $94 million budget for fiscal 2026-27, with no city property-tax increase and projected growth in property-tax and business-license revenue.
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St. Louis basic-income pilot paid 540 families $500 a month
A St. Louis pilot gave 540 families $500 monthly for 18 months. A Washington University evaluation found improved quality of life and greater help with household needs.
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Lincoln Council Sets Aug. 12 Vote on 2026-28 Budget Changes
Lincoln City Council will review final proposed changes to the 2026-28 budget Aug. 10 and vote on the amendments Aug. 12, before adoption Aug. 24.
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Centennial Considers 1% Sales-Tax Increase for Roads
Centennial is weighing a 1-percentage-point sales-tax increase that could raise about $23 million annually for roads and transportation needs.
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Carlsbad adopts $249.4 million budget for safety and infrastructure
Carlsbad’s fiscal 2026-27 budget raises General Fund spending 2.9% and directs money to public safety, emergency response, sidewalks and traffic planning.
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Berkeley Adopts Two-Year Budget Amid $30 Million Annual Shortfall
Berkeley City Council approved a two-year operating budget and five-year capital plan as the city confronts a projected annual general-fund gap of up to $30 million.
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Vallejo budget plan targets 44 vacant positions and 10 jobs
The Vallejo City Council approved a modified budget-cut scenario aimed at a projected $10.7 million deficit, including 10 job cuts and 44 vacant positions.
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San Bernardino adopts 2026–27 budget with $104.9 million reserve
San Bernardino’s City Council approved the 2026–27 budget, preserving a projected $104.9 million General Fund reserve and directing $1 million to arts.
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Buckeye adopts roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Buckeye City Council approved a roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, including $297 million for fire stations, roads, a library and public safety.
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Denton budget process advances after Aug. 8 council workshop
Denton City Council began detailed review of the proposed 2026 budget, tax rate and capital program, with another council session scheduled Aug. 18.