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White Plains council adopts FY2025–26 operating budgets across city funds
Summary
The White Plains Common Council unanimously adopted the city's tax and multiple operating budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 2025, including general, library, self-insurance, water, sewer rent and debt service funds, after committee review and public discussion praising fiscal restraint and service preservation.
The White Plains Common Council on May 27 unanimously adopted the proposed tax budget and operating budgets for multiple city funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
The adoption covers the tax budget and individual operating budgets for the general fund, library fund, self-insurance fund, water fund, sewer rent fund and debt service fund. Council members moved for adoption, asked for unanimous consent, and approved the measures by roll call with all members voting in favor.
The vote follows a review by the Budget and Management Advisory Committee and presentations by city finance staff. Council President Presser read portions of the committee's report, saying, "The proposed budget reflects the city of White Plains commitment to responsible fiscal management, investment in critical infrastructure, and promotion of economic growth and sustainability." She also quoted the committee's caution that the city should "exercise caution regarding revenue projections, address long term financial obligations, and remain vigilant against potential external risks."
Councilwoman Puja said she would "be voting in support of this budget," noting it "prioritizes fiscal responsibility, maintains a high level of service," and adds no cuts to services or staff. Puja and other council members highlighted investments in public safety, including hires for police and fire, ongoing training for fire to maintain an ISO 1 rating, expanded technology and mental-health collaboration for police, and upcoming school bus stop-arm camera enforcement.
Council members also praised the city's long-term reserves and credit rating as evidence of fiscal management. One council member said the city had increased reserves from approximately $3'$5 million to over $35 million since before he joined council, and emphasized continuing to comply with the local tax cap passed in 2011.
The council called the roll for each fund-level ordinance; clerical record shows all present members voted in favor. The meeting record indicates the measures were moved, seconded, and adopted with no recorded dissent.
The budget message and the Budget and Management Advisory Committee's statement will be filed in the minutes and posted per city procedure; council members encouraged continued vigilance on revenue forecasting and grant opportunities amid national supply-chain and tariff pressures.
