Greenfield begins budget season: workshop set for June 5 as staff outline $1 million deficit and department priorities

At its May 27 meeting, the Greenfield City Council reviewed the fiscal year 2025–26 budget calendar and received department‑level presentations from staff across public safety, public works, recreation, finance, planning and other departments.

City Manager Paul Wood and finance staff summarized the budget process and timeline. Staff said an initial draft showed a deficit just over $2 million; after a round of cuts the shortfall was reduced by about $1 million to roughly a $1 million deficit. Paul Wood said staff reduced operating and personnel items to shrink the gap and will bring a departmental line‑by‑line review at a public workshop scheduled for 6 p.m. June 5. The initial presentation of a finalized budget to council is scheduled for June 24 with a possible adoption before the June 30 deadline to begin the new fiscal year on July 1.

Assistant Director Evelyn…