2027 City Budget for Police and Fire
Summary
The Finance Committee got its first look at the 2027 Executive Budget and will hold deliberation meetings on November 2, 4, and 5. No decisions were made yet — this is where spending priorities get hammered out.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The full 2027 budget is under review, including over $6 million a year (in today's dollars) for road projects and $150,000 for computer replacements.
Residents get a say through the committee process before the budget is adopted.
Taxpayers could face higher bills if the council adds back items cut from the Mayor's budget.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Oct 26, 2026
The Finance Committee got its first look at the 2027 Executive Budget and will hold deliberation meetings on November 2, 4, and 5. No decisions were made yet — this is where spending priorities get hammered out.
Public Safety Committee - Aug 10, 2026
Mayor Nickels told the committee the 2027 budget is tight — no new positions planned and departments must find efficiencies. The fire chief wants a daily battalion chief; the police chief warned the tasers are failing and cost a couple hundred thousand dollars to replace, and members discussed phasing or budgeting ahead rather than borrowing at the last minute.
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