Public hearing - 2026-27 budget

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A public hearing was held to receive citizen input regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Ted Chinn, Director of Finance, stated that although not required by law, the City Council has traditionally held multiple public hearings to allow citizens additional opportunities to comment on the proposed budget. This is the first public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. A second public hearing will be held on July 20, 2026, a budget Town Hall Tuesday meeting will be held on July 14, 2026, and a final public hearing will be held on August 3, 2026, prior to the adoption of the budget in accordance with State law. (1) Tandy Boroughs, 1204 Lakeshore Drive, expressed support for continued street maintenance and opposition to furloughs. (2) Luke Christopherson, 924 Windbell Circle, expressed support for breaking pay parity between the Mesquite Police Department and Mesquite Fire Department. No others appeared regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.