May 19, 2026Board meeting agenda packet
City of Phoenix City Council Policy Session
The City Council Policy Session focused on the final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Key discussion topics included allocations for community health and safety, teen services programming, flexible emergency financial assistance, and homeless service continuity. Additionally, the Council addressed housing affordability initiatives, employee compensation set-asides, and strategic fiscal planning to balance future budgets through set-asides for the 2027-28 fiscal year. The report also detailed planned investments in infrastructure, staffing, and departmental budget additions.