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City officials are sounding the alarm as a staggering 23% drop in sales tax revenue threatens to reshape the fiscal landscape for 2026-2027.

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City staff warns sales tax and assessed value declines will squeeze FY2027 budget
Staff told the council sales tax receipts are down roughly 23% year-over-year and the city’s preliminary taxable assessed value fell to about $226.5 million from $274 million, narrowing revenue options and increasing reliance on transfers from enterprise funds.
citizenportal.ai
July 25, 2026 at 2:29 AM