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2027 City Budget Proposal

Summary

The City Attorney's Office laid out its proposed 2027 spending plan. Its work covers legal services for the city, prosecutions, and code enforcement matters that affect neighborhood conditions.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
3

Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 16, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The presentation details how much the city's legal office would cost taxpayers in 2027.

✅Who benefits

Residents benefit when the city's legal and code enforcement functions are adequately funded.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingOct 28, 2026

Budget Committee — October 28, 2026

The City Attorney's Office laid out its proposed 2027 spending plan. Its work covers legal services for the city, prosecutions, and code enforcement matters that affect neighborhood conditions.

MeetingOct 14, 2026

Budget Committee — October 14, 2026

The city's proposed 2027 operating budget for the Office of Financial Services was presented to the Budget Committee. This is the first step in the process that determines property taxes and city services for next year.

MeetingOct 7, 2026

Budget Committee — October 7, 2026

Mayor Kaohly Her's administration put forward a supplemental budget proposal for 2027, outlining proposed spending priorities. The committee accepted it into the record; funding decisions will come later in the budget process.

MeetingSep 23, 2026approved

City Council — September 23, 2026

The council set the ceiling on next year's property taxes for both the city and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The actual final levy comes later in the budget process.

MeetingSep 16, 2026

Budget Committee — September 16, 2026

The Fire Department laid out its proposed 2027 budget for the committee. This is a key step in deciding how much the city invests in fire and emergency services next year, which affects response capacity and ultimately taxpayers.

MeetingSep 2, 2026

Library Board — September 2, 2026

Staff presented the first look at the library's 2027 budget proposal. This early preview shapes how much the library can spend on staff, programs, and materials next year.

MeetingAug 19, 2026

Budget Committee — August 19, 2026

Mayor Kaohly Her's proposed 2027 city budget is now in front of the Budget Committee. What's in it — property taxes, services, and spending priorities — will shape next year's city budget.

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