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Northglenn staff outline conservative 2026 budget; public critic says presentation glosses over shortfalls

5811124 · September 22, 2025
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Deputy City Manager Jason Loveland presented the proposed 2026 operating and capital budget showing roughly $100 million in total funds and a $39.9 million general fund. Staff flagged a continuing sales‑tax shortfall; a public commenter called the presentation insufficiently transparent.

Deputy City Manager Jason Loveland presented the City of Northglenn’s proposed 2026 annual operating and capital improvement budget at a public hearing on Sept. 23, telling the council that the city expects just over $100 million across all funds and a proposed general‑fund expenditure of about $39.9 million.

Loveland said staff has been conservative on revenue forecasts because sales‑tax receipts remain below expectations, “down somewhere between 1 and a half, 2% month to month,” and the…

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