Milton releases preliminary 2027 budget showing overall decrease driven by capital spending

Oct 13, 2026

Finance Director Robec presented the first of several 2027 budget briefings, saying overall expenditures fall about $1.4 million (3.6%) compared with 2026 largely because capital-improvement and utility capital spending wind down; the council discussed policy goals and timing for final approval in December.

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Finance Director Robec opened the council study session with an overview of the preliminary 2027 budget and the schedule for further briefings and final approval in December. He told the council that “total proposed expenditures for 2027 are about 1,400,000 or 3.6% lower than the previous year,” attributing the decrease mainly to reduced capital improvement and utility capital and asset replacement spending.

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