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Boston Public Health Commission proposes 3% FY26 budget increase; federal grants make up 19%
Summary
The Boston Public Health Commission presented its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the City Council Ways and Means Committee, asking for a 3% increase driven mainly by personnel costs and noting $50.7 million in anticipated federal funds (about 19% of the commission's budget).
The Boston Public Health Commission on Thursday told the City Council Committee on Ways and Means it is proposing a 3% increase to its FY26 budget, driven primarily by personnel cost increases tied to collective bargaining agreements and step and cost-of-living adjustments.
The proposal, presented by Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, commissioner of public health and executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission, and Christopher Valdez, budget director, showed a mix of level funding and modest increases…
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