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Aspen council adopts 2026 budget after public hearing with no speakers
Summary
After a public hearing with no speakers, Aspen City Council adopted the city's 2026 budget (Resolution 133) by unanimous roll call, with councilors emphasizing the budget as a statement of community values and priorities.
Aspen City Council adopted the city's 2026 budget (Resolution 133) during a public hearing on Nov. 11 after no members of the public spoke on the plan. The motion to adopt passed on a roll call vote with all council members voting yes.
Mayor Richards said the budget reflects the community's priorities, calling it "a budget is a statement of your values." Councilors highlighted planned capital projects in the coming year, including continued investments in transportation, housing and recreation. Council members stressed that the budget will be subject to further public hearings on specific departmental sections during the second reading and upcoming budget meetings.
The hearing was held as required by the city charter; council moved promptly from the public comment period to consider the resolution and then voted. The council also noted a separate public hearing requirement for fall supplemental and other budget items at second reading where members and staff will provide more detailed memos and line‑item context.
