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Budget review task force recommends earlier introduction, structured work sessions and public‑engagement changes
Summary
A council‑administration working group proposed moving the mayoral budget introduction earlier by 16 days, organizing council work sessions by departmental portfolios, standardizing amendment procedures and increasing public hearings to improve council review and transparency ahead of the FY 2026 budget adoption.
The Budget Review Task Force, a joint council‑administration working group, reported recommendations to change the city budget calendar and review process to give council more time and clearer procedures for FY 2026. The group proposed advancing the mayor's budget submission by 16 days so the initial public hearing on the proposed budget occurs earlier in March and council has additional days for structured work sessions and public comment.
The report recommends organizing council budget work sessions around four DCA portfolios (Operations; Finance & Administration; Planning &…
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