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Carson staff present FY 2026–27 budget workshop with modest revenue growth and staffing requests
Summary
At a May 5 workshop, Carson staff presented a structurally balanced FY 2026–27 budget (revenues ~$156.9M; expenditures ~$156.46M), proposed staffing increases that would raise full‑time positions to ~403 FTEs, and outlined follow‑ups on parking revenue and sheriff contract breakdowns.
City finance staff presented Budget Workshop #1 on May 5, outlining a structurally balanced FY 2026–27 operating plan with forecasted revenues of about $156.9 million and proposed general‑fund expenditures of approximately $156.46 million.
Director William Jefferson and revenue staff walked council through revenue forecasts (sales tax, property tax, franchise and utility‑related revenues) and noted a small overall revenue increase (1.1%). Major line items…
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