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Greeley introduces 2026 budget with $21 million gap closed by one‑time transfers and savings; council hears concerns about public safety funding
Summary
City staff introduced the 2026 budget for first reading and public hearing, outlining a roughly $21 million gap closed with carryover, $3M in departmental savings and a $7M capital fund transfer; councilors pressed for trend data, vacancy and CIP clarity and discussed homelessness and firefighter staffing requests.
City staff presented the proposed 2026 budget in a public hearing and first reading, telling Greeley City Council the recommended plan closes an approximately $21 million shortfall using unspent 2024 carryover, about $3 million in departmental savings and a $7 million transfer from the capital fund.
Budget Director Nathan Mosley said the recommended revenues across all funds total roughly $483.5 million and appropriations total about $507.4 million, with the largest shares supporting utility enterprises…
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