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2 issues in taxes budget with high priority

HighTaxes Budget

FY26 budget amendment

The city amended its fiscal 2026 budget to reflect reality — about $27 million more in spending and $21.5 million more in revenue across all funds, mostly timing shifts and capitalization rule changes. Your property tax levy doesn't change, but the amphitheater and tourism budgets moved into the enterprise fund.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 26, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

$55M in city borrowing

The council set the stage to borrow up to roughly $50 million — $45 million for streets, bridges, parks, trails and flood control, plus smaller packages and $4.75 million in water revenue bonds. Bond sale closes in June; these fund already-budgeted capital projects.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 26, 2026