Central staff outline 2026 proposed adjustments: new taxes, FIFA costs, graffiti program expansion and position increases

Council Central staff briefed the Select Budget Committee on Oct. 15 on the broad elements of the mayor's 2026 proposed budget adjustments, focusing on three ballot measures, interdepartmental initiatives tied to the FIFA World Cup and graffiti abatement, and a net addition of positions across multiple departments.

Edin Sysic of Central Staff said the "2026 proposed budget totals $8,900,000,000 across all departments and funds," an increase of about $125,000,000 (just over 1%) compared with the endorsed budget. He and Director Ben Noble highlighted that much of the change reflects newly counted or restructured revenue and the mayor's supplemental proposals for one‑time and ongoing spending.

Key revenue measures and their roles - FEPP levy renewal: Central Staff said that, if approved, the expanded Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) levy on the November ballot would add roughly $120,000,000 to 2026 budgeted resources compared with the endorsed budget, and would allow about $44,000,000 of previously general fund or…