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Charlottesville launches FY2027 budget process, projects roughly $6.7 million shortfall
Summary
Budget director Chrissy Hammel told the City Council the FY2027 process will follow a schedule of department submissions, public forums and work sessions; staff project modest revenue growth and begin the cycle with a roughly $6.7 million budget gap and a plan to shore up the city health fund reserve.
Chrissy Hammel, Charlottesville’s budget director, opened the City Council presentation on the FY2027 budget and told councilors, “If you can believe it, we’re starting to talk about the new next new budget, FY27.”
The council was given the development calendar, assumptions and an initial forecast that Hammel characterized as “bare bones.” The city’s staff and financial advisers are projecting roughly a $6,700,000 budget gap for FY2027 before any new initiatives are added.
The forecast and schedule matter because the council will consider school and city budgets, potential tax-rate advertisement, and formal adoption next spring. Hammel reviewed key dates: department CIP requests were already submitted, operating budgets are due in November, the city manager will present a proposed budget to council on March 2, 2026, a community budget forum and public hearing will take place on…
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