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Mayor unveils Roswell's proposed FY2026 budget: $233 million across all funds, $21.5 million capital program
Summary
City Administrator and finance staff presented the Mayor's proposed FY2026 budget on Oct. 14; the proposal keeps the operating millage steady, funds public safety pay and staffing goals, and lists $21.5 million in capital projects. The first reading is scheduled Oct. 20 and the adoption vote Oct. 27.
Mayor Kurt Wilson and the finance team on Oct. 14 presented the Mayor's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the Roswell City Council and public, outlining a multi‑fund plan that city staff said is balanced without planned headcount reductions.
Lede/nut graf: Director of Finance Adam Novotny said the proposed all‑funds budget is about $233 million and aligns with the administration's priorities for public safety, infrastructure and economic development. Novotny and CFO Bill Godshall emphasized the budget's reliance on data‑driven, zero‑based processes and said reserves are sufficient to start the city's first calendar‑year budget cycle.
Major highlights - All funds proposed budget: $233,000,000 (staff figure presented Oct. 14). - Capital program: $21,500,000 in proposed capital investments highlighted for 2026, including: - Citywide road resurfacing: $4,000,000 - Traffic calming: $400,000 - City Hall roof replacement: $7,000,000 - Green Street mobility…
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