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City staff sets budget hearing for Sept. 3 and target vote on Sept. 10

Byram City Board/Mayor · August 10, 2026
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Summary

City staff told the board the public budget hearing will be Sept. 3, with the regular meeting on Sept. 10 set to approve the FY27 budget; staff proposed work sessions the prior week (Aug. 17, 18 and 20) for departmental budget reviews.

City finance staff outlined the timeline the board must follow to meet state deadlines: the budget public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, followed by a board vote to adopt the FY27 budget at the regular meeting on Sept. 10.

Staff recommended a series of budget work sessions the week before to hear department requests — proposed dates were Aug. 17 (Monday), Aug. 18 (Tuesday), and Aug. 20 (Thursday) — and offered Zoom participation for members who need to call in. The staff member said the schedule is designed to allow departmental heads to present requests in time for the public hearing and the adoption vote.