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Houston City Council assistant director presents $16.2 million FY26 council budget, keeps $5.5 million district service fund
Summary
Assistant Director Vernita Jones presented the City Council’s proposed FY26 budget, proposing $16,198,664 for council operations (including $626,033 per office) and a $5.5 million Council District Service Fund (CDSF) with $500,000 for each of the 11 district offices; carryforward project amounts remain undetermined until June 30.
Assistant Director Vernita Jones presented Houston City Council’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, proposing $16,198,664 for council operations and a $5,500,000 Council District Service Fund, during a council meeting presentation. "Good morning everyone. My name is Vernita Jones and this morning I will be presenting City Council's FY '26 proposed budget," Jones said.
The proposed general fund allocation for council offices totals $16,198,664, with an average of $626,033 allocated to each of the 16 council offices (11 district offices and five at-large offices). Jones said the council’s proposed full-time equivalent staffing for council offices is 88.6 FTEs and that personnel costs account for roughly 89% of the council’s budget.
The CDSF was presented at $5,500,000…
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