Your City, Your Budget - FY27 Budget Town Hall Meetings - May 5, 2026

Philadelphia City Council · May 8, 2026

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Opening, introductions and purpose

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Council President Kenyatta Johnson opened the town hall and framed the meeting as the final FY27 budget town hall, introduced council members (including Councilmember Jamie Gauthier as co‑host) and explained the event is to gather public input on the administration’s proposed budget.

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Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier co‑hosted a Salt and Light Church FY27 budget town hall where city finance staff outlined a nearly $7 billion operating proposal and an $8.2 billion capital plan; public commenters pressed council to use reserves or new revenue to avert school cuts and protect school‑based staff.

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