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Boulder staff focus 2026 budget on realignments, service‑level review and long‑term financial strategy
Summary
With limited ongoing revenue, staff told council the 2026 budget will emphasize program realignments, reserves and community engagement; Fund Our Future community conversations are scheduled June–October to prioritize services and potential revenue options.
City budget staff presented a revised financial forecast and the next steps for the city’s long‑term financial strategy and 2026 budget direction.
Charlotte Heskey, budget officer, told council the city is operating with constrained ongoing revenue and that the updated 2025–26 forecasts reduce ongoing funding availability. Staff reiterated budget guidance to prioritize realignments, care for existing assets, and limit new ongoing program enhancements. The city requested departments submit…
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