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Boise releases FY26 proposed budget prioritizing public safety, maintenance and limited new positions
Summary
Boise City officials presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 budget that keeps core services while increasing capital transfers and targeted investments in public safety, parks and maintenance; the document funds 16 new full‑time positions and schedules a public hearing July 15.
Boise City leaders presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 budget on June 24 that totals about $950 million across all funds and $331.3 million for tax‑supported funds in the General Fund.
The proposal, presented by Eric (city staff member) and Alicia (city staff member), aims to protect core services while increasing the city’s annual transfer to the capital fund, adding 16 new full‑time positions across the organization and directing one‑time dollars toward major repairs and maintenance. The proposal schedules a public hearing on the budget for July 15 and anticipates later steps for adoption.
The nut graf: city staff said the FY26 document balances constrained revenue growth with growing nondiscretionary costs. Officials emphasized investments to maintain public safety staffing and technology, increase funding for…
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