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Sitka assembly begins FY26 budget process, staff urge caution amid revenue uncertainty
Summary
City staff presented initial general-fund resource proposals and a condensed schedule as the Sitka City and Borough Assembly kicked off work on the fiscal 2026 budget, with members directing a conservative approach given uncertain sales-tax receipts and a pending petition that could reduce revenue.
The Sitka City and Borough Assembly opened a special meeting Jan. 9, 2025, to begin drafting the municipal fiscal 2026 general-fund budget, with staff presenting resource proposals and asking the assembly for guidance on priorities and assumptions.
City staff presented a compressed schedule for the budget process and recommended that assembly members review a draft that will include the resource proposals discussed at the meeting. “This is kind of the kickoff of our fiscal year 26 municipal budget process,” staff member John said, explaining the goal of seeking assembly guidance after staff review of departmental resource proposals.
Melissa, speaking for staff on budget assumptions, told the assembly the presentation focused on new fixed assets and larger resource proposals rather than routine replacements. “We’re starting here,” Melissa said, describing the sequence: general fund first, then enterprise funds and rate assumptions. She also warned that staff would present a conservative revenue forecast for April–June 2026 and noted…
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