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Deputy mayor presents mayor—s 2026 city budget priorities, highlights reserves and economic development shift
Summary
Chief Deputy Mayor Dan Parker told the Administration & Finance Committee the mayor—s 2026 consolidated budget is balanced with no tax increases, preserves key investments through 4% reserves, and eliminates the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development post after creating a new nonprofit, Indy Economic Development, Inc.
Chief Deputy Mayor Dan Parker presented the consolidated 2026 budget for the Office of the Mayor, telling the Administration & Finance Committee the plan is the ninth consecutive balanced budget and includes no tax increases.
Parker said six objectives guided the budget: a fully balanced plan; no tax increases; full funding of negotiated labor contracts; planning for legislative changes including Senate Bill 1; capturing opportunities from House Bill 1461; and protecting key investments by keeping reserves. He said agencies were asked to hold 4% in reserve and the mayor—s office complied.
On staffing and organization, Parker reviewed the mayor's office chart and named leaders including Natalie VanDogen (Director,…
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