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HighTaxes Budget

Recreational needs and future park investment priorities

Staff gave a high-level budget overview with recommendations for financial sustainability. The FY2027 budget arrives at the April meeting, when real funding choices for parks maintenance and programs will come into focus.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Aug 10, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Distribution of FY 2027 CBO funding

The commission has $33,500 in FY 2027 funds to distribute — $18,500 to community-based organizations and $15,000 to self-defense vouchers. A new ad hoc will draft a proposal on how to allocate it fairly, after an initial RFP-process idea was repealed.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 5, 2026