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Boulder council approves 2026 budget, property mill levies and fee changes; guaranteed‑income pilot funding remains reliant on private donations
Summary
Council adopted the 2026 budget (Ordinance 8722) and related ordinances on Oct. 23, 2025, approving the city operating and capital budgets and fee changes; staff said the Elevate Boulder guaranteed‑income pilot remains funded by one‑time dollars and ongoing support will depend on private fundraising and future council action.
The Boulder City Council adopted its 2026 budget package on Oct. 23, approving Ordinance 8722 (budget), Ordinance 8723 (property mill levies), Ordinance 8724 (appropriations) and Ordinance 8727 (fee and tax adjustments). Council approved the budget ordinances by roll call: Ordinance 8722 passed 8–1; Ordinances 8723, 8724 and 8727 were adopted unanimously.
Budget overview: Charlotte Huskey, the city’s budget officer, summarized key assumptions and forecasts for the recommended 2026 budget. Staff reported projected total revenues of about $407.2 million and noted slowing growth in…
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