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Meridian City Council fiscal year 2027 budget approval

Overview

The Meridian City Council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, covering the period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with a 4-1 vote.

During the proceedings, Council Member Dwayne Davis attempted to reduce the budget from $56,726,426 to $51,819,371, citing anticipated actual revenue. The motion failed because it lacked a second. Davis raised concerns regarding the allocation of approximately $5 million from the city’s fund balance to address the gap between projected expenditures and anticipated revenue.

According to Chief Financial Officer Brandye Latimer, total anticipated general fund revenues are $58,825,529, which includes $19,000,000 from ad valorem tax revenues and $5,006,158 from the anticipated cash balance. General fund expenditures are projected to match these revenues, with allocations for community development, finance and records, and general government.

Entities

Moody’s · Meridian City Council · Preston City Council · Mercer Island · Madison City Council

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Meridian City Council approves FY 2027 budget

    The Meridian City Council approved its fiscal year 2027 budget in a 4-1 vote, despite concerns raised by one council member regarding the use of reserve funds to cover projected revenue gaps.

  2. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Madison City Council approves fiscal year 2027 budget

    The Madison City Council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, which features reduced spending compared to last year without raising taxes.

Sources

bigbendsentinel.com · fillmorecountyjournal.com · meridianstar.com · mi-reporter.com · spotonalabama.com · villagelivingonline.com · whig.com