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Albany City Council adopts 2025–27 biennium budget; delays fee start and directs more work on low‑income assistance
Summary
The Albany City Council adopted the 2025–27 biennium budget on June 18, 2025. Councilors delayed the start of a planned city services fee increase to Oct. 1 and directed staff to continue work on a low‑income assistance program and other efficiency measures; the adopted budget is effective July 1.
Albany City Council voted to adopt the 2025–27 biennium budget at a special session on June 18, 2025, moving forward with a spending plan city staff said is necessary for operations starting July 1 while postponing the start of a planned city services fee increase until Oct. 1.
The budget passed by voice vote after a brief public discussion and follow-up comments from council members. Deputy City Manager Kayla Perota told the council the recommended budget reflects more than 1,500 staff hours of work and a review by a budget review committee that approved the package 13–1. Perota said staff and directors have identified efficiency measures and automation projects that support the recommended funding levels and the decision to delay the fee implementation.
Councilors and staff framed the vote as a balance between maintaining core public services and…
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