City Council

Budget director calls $727 million spending plan a “bat signal” for state and federal help.

Council Budget Director Kiersten Walmsley called the proposed $727 million 2027 budget honest but a “bat signal” for state and federal help. With revenue falling and expenses rising, Mayor Corey O’Connor suggested reducing pension contributions and tapping the rainy-day fund. Walmsley called the plans necessary, but risky and unsustainable.