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Tourism taxes and the 2027 budget
In the finance committee, staff explained how the city's roughly $14.6 million in annual tourism taxes is collected and strictly restricted by state law, and previewed the 2027 budget process with a max levy presentation September 10 and a budget retreat the next day.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
2026 HUD community development funding
The committee is scoring ten applications for 2027 federal community development block grant and HOME funds, covering everything from pedestrian improvements to affordable housing. Scores feed a matrix that shapes which projects get funded next year.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026