Jun 3, 2026Board meeting
Westfield City Council Special City Council Meeting
The council held a special meeting to review the city's financial position, including an overview of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, reserve funds, free cash, and levy capacity. Discussion topics included strategies for managing school funding relative to tax levy capacity, potential adjustments to the tax shift, wage growth and collective bargaining costs, and the implementation of trash fees. The council also conducted a public hearing on the annual budget, where community members provided feedback on school funding, utility enterprise accounts, and specific tax revenue concerns.