Council will begin finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget this week! Today and Thursday at 10am, Council will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting where they will review and vote on recommended changes to the Budget.

There’s a lot happening this week with the city budget, including several Link meetings and a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget.

This week, Council will begin work on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget. Mayor Linda Gorton released her Proposed Budget two weeks ago, and between now and early June, Council will review it, propose any changes, and vote to approve a final version.

Last Tuesday, Mayor Gorton delivered the annual Budget Address and released her Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)!

This Tuesday at 3pm, Mayor Linda Gorton will present her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (FY25/26) during her annual Budget Address.

On Tuesday, the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee will hear an update on the newly created Parks Capital Fund from Parks and Recreation Director Monica Conrad.

The Council and the Mayor’s Administration have shared their priorities for programs to support in the upcoming budget!

Last Thursday, Council held its Budget Retreat to discuss their priorities for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

Council will be holding their annual Council Budget Retreat this Thursday! The Council Budget retreat is an opportunity for Councilmembers to share their individual priorities for the next LFUCG Budget and develop their priorities as a body.