2027 Budget and Appropriations
Summary
First readings advanced for the full 2027 city budget, salary ordinances, and the Port Authority budget, with the public hearing to come during miscellaneous time and the levee budget discussion set for October 26 due to advertising requirements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2027 budget sets spending for every city department — plus roughly $265,000 proposed for surveillance contracts that drew heavy public opposition.
City employees (salary ordinances), departments receiving transfers, and residents engaging in the budget process.
Departments absorbing reductions and residents who rely on trimmed services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
First readings advanced for the full 2027 city budget, salary ordinances, and the Port Authority budget, with the public hearing to come during miscellaneous time and the levee budget discussion set for October 26 due to advertising requirements.
County Council Meeting/2027 County Budget Hearings - Sep 2, 2026
Facing about $6 million in new circuit breaker losses from Indiana's SEA 1 property tax changes, the council cut $4 million from the general fund and $2.9 million from other funds. Final adoption is October 7.
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