Public and Council Clash Over Social-Service Cuts and APD Spending in FY27 Proposal
At a work session Aug. 4, dozens of residents and nonprofit leaders urged the council to restore proposed social-service contract cuts and questioned a proposed $25M increase for the Austin Police Department. Staff outlined revenue, expense reductions, and the rubric used to evaluate contracts.
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Dozens of speakers addressed the City Manager's proposed FY2026-27 budget during the Aug. 4 council work session, focusing on proposed reductions to social-service grants and a reported $25,000,000 allocation to the Austin Police Department.
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