Item 1 Results pendingunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a work session where the City Manager walks Council through the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. It's the starting point for the annual conversation about how Austin spends its money and sets its priorities, giving Council and the public a first look before any decisions get made.
The official agenda language
Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
"Presentation and discussion of the city manager's fiscal year 2026 2027 proposed budget" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
Results pending - the transcript was not clear enough to call this one. The official minutes will settle it.
What got said
- Staff presented a 2% property tax scenario at the mayor's request, showing $10.7M fewer general fund dollars requiring elimination of discretionary investments
- Multiple public speakers advocated for social service contracts, capital idea workforce funding, and raising temporary employee wages above the proposed $0.10
- Councilmember Cadien announced plans to roll out an alternative 2.5% budget starting next week