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.
Municipal finance
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Simpsonville advances referendum plan pairing road investment with homeowner tax relief
Simpsonville City Council advanced a proposed sales-tax and infrastructure referendum that would fund major street improvements while providing tax credits to homeowners.
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Fall River Starts FY2027 Without an Approved City Budget
Fall River began fiscal 2027 without an approved municipal budget after the City Council rejected Mayor Paul Coogan’s third proposal in June.
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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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Ventnor finalizes bond ordinance for municipal capital and fire-department needs
Ventnor’s Board of Commissioners has finally adopted a bond ordinance authorizing municipal borrowing for capital purposes, including proposed fire-department equipment upgrades.
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Deltona adopts higher impact fees for new development
Deltona commissioners approved higher impact fees for new development, including phased police and fire increases beginning in 2026 and continuing through 2027.
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Fort Myers advances $144 million police headquarters project
Fort Myers approved a motion tied to a $109 million construction contract for a new Fowler Street police headquarters expected to open in 2028.
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Chicago Revises 2026 Budget Shortfall Down to $89 Million
Chicago officials lowered their projected 2026 budget shortfall to $89 million, but the city has not adopted a plan to close the remaining gap.
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Sunray adopts 2026 tax rate projected to raise more M&O revenue
Sunray adopted a 2026 property-tax rate projected to raise more maintenance-and-operations revenue than the previous year. The city has posted a July 9 council agenda.
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Everett Utility-Tax Increase Draws Concern From Neighboring Cities
Everett has increased its utility tax and is proposing another rate hike, prompting concern from nearby cities about bills and municipal finances.
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Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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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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Wilmington adopts $349.8 million FY2027 budget with tax increase
Wilmington City Council approved a $349.8 million FY2027 budget that raises the property-tax rate and funds a city employee living-wage policy.
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Jackson Delays Decision on Downtown Parking-Meter Contract
Jackson officials will not cancel the downtown parking-meter contract yet while the city attorney reviews the financial and legal consequences.
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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.
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Murfreesboro adopts $782 million fiscal 2027 budget without tax increase
Murfreesboro City Council approved a $782 million fiscal 2027 budget on June 4, keeping the property-tax rate unchanged and directing $3.8 million to new vehicles.
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Olathe Sets Aug. 6 Budget Workshop on Roads, Stormwater and Parks
Olathe’s third budget workshop is scheduled for Aug. 6, with discussions on stormwater, roads, parks, recreation and solid waste.
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Van Meter holds hearings on water rates and zoning changes
Van Meter officials held public hearings June 8 on proposed water-rate and zoning changes, while the meeting summary reported $386,698.07 in claims.
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Minnetrista approves $7.84 million 2026 tax levy, up 9.92%
The Minnetrista City Council approved a $7,838,365 levy for 2026. Hennepin County is expected to send preliminary tax statements in November 2026.
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Groveton council to discuss financing for digital water meters
Groveton City Council’s June 22 agenda includes possible financing for digital water meters, but no approval, cost or installation schedule has been confirmed.
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Belchertown receives $80,192 state grant for new municipal enterprise software
Belchertown has received an $80,192 FY2026 Massachusetts Community Compact IT grant to implement integrated software for municipal finances, human resources, records and vendor relationships.
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Littleville made eligible for up to $9.32 million in water infrastructure financing
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced up to $9,322,870 in financial assistance for Littleville through Clean Water State Revolving Fund and American Rescue Plan Act financing.