The Phoenix City Council adopted the final FY2025–26 operating, capital and reappropriated funds budgets June 13 after a public truth-in-taxation hearing on the proposed property tax levy.

Mayor Gallego opened the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy; one speaker urged the council to prioritize public safety and questioned whether the tax increase would meaningfully reduce fire response deficits. After closing the hearing, Vice Mayor O’Brien introduced the motion to recess the regular meeting and convene a special meeting to consider budget adoption as required by state statute. The council then considered and adopted the final operating funds budget (ordinance S‑52048) by an 8–1 roll-call vote.

Council members raised differing viewpoints during debate. Councilwoman Hernandez voted no on the operating budget and gave a floor statement explaining she believed the budget did not prioritize investments community members had requested, including alternatives to policing and housing investments. Other council members praised staff and the broader budget process; multiple motions adopting the capital funds budget and reappropriated funds budgets passed by similar margins.

Council also adopted a series of legally required fiscal-year amendments to the 2024–25 operating, capital and reappropriated funds budgets to close accounts and proceed with the independent audit. The council then adjourned the special meeting and reconvened the regular session.