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Crowley council adopts two annual operating budgets after extended budget debate

Crowley City Council · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The Crowley City Council adopted Ordinances 15-50 and 15-51 to finalize the city—s operating budgets for FY2024 (amendment) and FY2025. The meeting included debate about reserves, a cited 46.4% poverty rate and the city—s effort to address blight and attract industry.

Crowley—s mayor and council on Aug. 19 adopted two ordinances that finalize the city—s operating budgets, moving the city—s fiscal plan forward for the current and upcoming fiscal years.

The council voted to adopt Ordinance 15-50, an amendment finalizing the annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning Sept. 1, 2024 and ending Aug. 31, 2025, and Ordinance 15-51, the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning Sept. 1, 2025 and ending Aug. 31, 2026. Both measures passed by roll call.

Why it matters: Council members and staff framed the votes as part of a broader effort to stabilize the city—s finances and address…

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