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Laconia council holds first readings of FY2027 appropriations, schedules June 22 public hearing
Summary
The Laconia City Council conducted first readings of budget-related resolutions for fiscal 2027, waived readings and scheduled a June 22 public hearing; council members discussed timing for passage and a planned finance-committee meeting before final action.
The Laconia City Council voted unanimously to hold first readings of resolutions that would set itemized appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and to schedule a public hearing on June 22, 2026.
City Manager Kirk Botti presented financial highlights and said the meeting tonight was primarily to create the public hearing so the council could gather public input before final action. “The first chance you could have to pass the budget would be immediately following the public hearing that night,” Botti said, and added councils frequently choose to continue discussion before adopting a budget.
Councilors asked about opportunities to review details: Councelor Conan and others said they want a finance-committee meeting before adoption to work through line items. Mayor Bours and Botti agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting and noted the council may delay final passage even after the hearing.
The council also held a first reading of a separate resolution for FY2026 year-end carry forwards and scheduled that measure for the same June 22 public hearing. Councilors discussed the purpose of carry forwards as financing projects delayed into the next fiscal year; Botti said multi-year projects and timing delays (for example, bridge work) account for most rollovers.
The council voted unanimously on the motions to waive full readings and to set the public hearings. Next procedural steps: the council will accept public comment on June 22 and may move to adopt or continue budget deliberations at that meeting.
