Description
Title: Conduct a public hearing and take possible action on the proposed City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.
Summary
The City of Austin is set to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, scheduled to start on October 1, 2026, and conclude on September 30, 2027. This hearing is mandated by state law and aims to gather community input before the budget is finalized. The Office of Budget and Organizational Excellence, led by Director Kerri Lang, is overseeing this process. The Council will review and potentially adopt the budget at later meetings in August 2026. This legislation is significant as it ensures transparency and public participation in local government financial planning, allowing residents to engage in discussions that impact city services and priorities. For more details, the proposed budget is available on the City’s official website