2027 City Budget
Summary
The proposed budget spends 2.47% less than this year and projects a surplus, with the city starting to build cash reserves for the first time. Final revenue numbers come from the state in August.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total proposed spending is about $12.9 million in revenue against lower expenditures, with a plan to start saving cash each year.
All taxpayers benefit from lower spending, growing reserves, and early bond payoffs that reduce future debt costs.
Departments facing hiring freezes, including fire and police, may see stretched staffing and more overtime.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Common Council - Sep 14, 2026
The 2027 budget is 4% leaner than last year and expects to rebuild cash reserves, with full state approval. It passed 6-1 on second reading.
Common Council - Aug 24, 2026
Next year's budget is 4.23% smaller than this year's, with the tax rate projected to drop from 1.14 to about 1.09. Debt is down too. The council takes its first real vote September 14.
Common Council - Aug 10, 2026
The clerk-treasurer's office walked the council through the yearly budget and an appropriation — early groundwork for how the city will spend taxpayer money.
General - Jun 13, 2026
The proposed budget spends 2.47% less than this year and projects a surplus, with the city starting to build cash reserves for the first time. Final revenue numbers come from the state in August.
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