Item 1 No final action
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a presentation and discussion of the City Manager's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. It's the kicking-off point for the annual budget conversation, where council members and the public get their first look at how the city plans to spend its money in the coming year. Nothing's locked in yet — this is the discussion stage before any final decisions get made.
The official agenda language
Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
"we will go to item number one, which is the discussion of the proposed budget" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
The official voting record does not show a final action.
What got said
- City Manager Broadnax framed the budget around the state's 3.5% property tax cap and $13.3M in general fund reductions
- Numerous public speakers pushed back on cuts to social services and CVI programs while APD budget rose $25M
- Council debated debt service growth peaking around 2030 and declining property tax collection rates
The roll call
Unknown 0-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor No Action
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 No Action
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 No Action
- José Velásquez D3 No Action
- José "Chito" Vela D4 No Action
- Ryan Alter D5 No Action
- Krista Laine D6 No Action
- Mike Siegel D7 No Action
- Paige Ellis D8 No Action
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 No Action
- Marc Duchen D10 No Action