Executive Committee approves 2027 Common Council office budget request with targeted 2% reduction

Jul 22, 2026

The committee unanimously approved the Common Council office's 2027 budget request, adopting a 99.25% cost-to-continue baseline and a 2% reduction scenario funded from alder expense accounts; staff also proposed a $1,100 community engagement fund and requested consulting funds for boards and commissions training.

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The Madison Common Council Executive Committee voted unanimously July 21 to approve the Common Council office's 2027 budget request (item 94075). Staff told the committee they would submit a baseline of 99.25% of cost to continue and also provided a 2% reduction scenario for mayoral consideration.

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