# Meridian City Council fiscal year 2027 budget approval

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meridian-city-council-fiscal-year-2027-budget-approval
> Updated: 2026-09-25T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meridian-city-council-approves-fy-2027-budget

### 2026-09-14: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madison-city-council-approves-fiscal-year-2027-budget

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