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Council adopts Downtown Development Authority budget after debate over reserves

Cheyenne City Council · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted the Downtown Development Authority's FY2027 budget as amended (a $30,000 substitute reduction) following lengthy public comment and council questions about reserve draws and office/administrative costs.

The Cheyenne City Council approved the Downtown Development Authority's fiscal year 2027 budget on May 11 after public testimony and a prolonged council discussion about the DDA’s use of reserves and administrative costs.

Why it matters: The adopted budget increases DDA spending compared with prior years and anticipates drawing roughly $434,190 from reserves for operations, prompting questions from council members and the public about…

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