Oct 9, 2026Board meeting
Budget Committee Adjourned Meeting
The committee held a session to review presentations on the mayor's recommended 2027 budget, featuring updates from the mayor's office, the city auditor, and the city clerk. Key topics included the 2% budget increase for the mayor's office compared to the 21% decrease for the legislative department, the impact of internal service charges on operating costs, and the role and frequency of meetings for the Mayor's Community Cabinet. Members also sought clarification on the organizational structure of the mayor's office and the specific functions of policy advisors relative to existing city department staff.