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Glendale budget team outlines five‑year forecast; council agrees to keep levies flat
Summary
Budget staff presented a five‑year forecast showing sales tax as the largest general‑fund revenue source, warned that construction sales tax is expected to decline, and recommended three levy options. Council signaled consensus to keep both primary and secondary property‑tax levies flat for fiscal 2027.
At a Jan. 27 Glendale City Council workshop, budget staff presented the city’s five‑year financial forecast and sought council direction on property‑tax options for fiscal year 2027.
Staff said city sales tax makes up the largest share of general fund revenue (about 52%) and highlighted that spikes in construction sales tax over recent years boosted revenue but are not expected to continue at the same pace. "We do anticipate that that trend will continue to slow down," Jonathan Hill said, noting construction sales tax is…
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