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The CAP Metro board has just approved a staggering $701.46 million budget for fiscal year 2027, paving the way for ambitious future projects!

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CAP Metro board approves $701.46 million FY2027 operating and capital budget
The CAP Metro board unanimously approved a $701,460,005 operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 and a five-year capital improvement plan, with staff saying reserve requirements are projected to be met.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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The City Manager unveiled a balanced FY2027 budget proposal that includes a $6 million boost for housing and a strategic 3.5% tax-rate baseline to avoid drastic cuts.

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City Manager’s office outlines proposed FY2027 budget, details $6M HSO boost and 3.5% tax-rate baseline
City budget staff told reporters the FY2027 proposal is balanced, includes $6 million for HSO (split $2M in the general fund and $4M from the housing trust fund), uses a 3.5% tax-rate baseline to avoid deeper cuts, and attributes most of a $24 million police increase to contractual wage and allocation costs.
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July 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Austin's proposed $6.6 billion budget aims to balance investments in essential services while navigating strict property tax limits and shifting social service funding.

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Austin unveils $6.6 billion proposed budget; council sets July 30 public hearing
City Manager T.C. Broadnax and budget staff presented a $6.6 billion all-funds FY2026–27 proposal that keeps a $1.5 billion general fund, funds a 3% civilian pay increase and a $22.15 living wage, and reallocates social-service grants while adding targeted homelessness and housing voucher dollars. Council set a July 30 public hearing at 3 p.m.
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July 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Austin's recent upgrade to a AAA credit rating opens doors for financial flexibility, but could a push for a larger bond program jeopardize this newfound status?

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City Receives AAA Credit Rating Amid Bond Program Discussions
City officials report no budget impact from recent bond program strategies and credit rating upgrade.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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The City Manager is hosting a series of Community Budget Conversations, and I joined the fourth one today. Here’s my recap and what stood out to me from the session.

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April 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Want to learn how Austin’s budget decisions are made? The City is launching a round of Community Budget Conversations so residents can help shape funding decisions.

For D5 Austinites, you can attend this Thursday’s session at ACC South Campus at 6:30 PM.

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City Manager Launches New Round of Community Budget Conversations
Broadnax Encourages Public Participation in Setting Budget Priorities
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March 24, 2026 at 10:48 PM