Summary
The committee walked through the city's budget timeline, including closing out FY 2026, starting FY 2027, and kicking off the FY 2028 budget under a two-year cycle. This sets the stage for how much the city can spend on services, roads, and public safety over the next few years.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city budget shapes funding for everything residents rely on, from police and fire to parks and road repairs.
All Ann Arbor residents, since the budget funds city services across the board.
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Budget and Labor Committee — July 14, 2026
The committee walked through the city's budget timeline, including closing out FY 2026, starting FY 2027, and kicking off the FY 2028 budget under a two-year cycle. This sets the stage for how much the city can spend on services, roads, and public safety over the next few years.
City Council — May 18, 2026
Council adopted next year's budget with two amendments: two new firefighters and $700,000 for the Rising Hope housing program. The budget keeps the city's AAA bond rating and funds roads, housing, public safety and climate goals.
City Council — May 4, 2026
Council held its public hearing on the FY 2027 city budget and property tax millage rates. Housing advocates used the hearing to push for emergency shelter funding and the Rising Hope for Housing program.
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