2027 Budget and Tax Cap Override
Summary
The council approved next year's operating budget. This shapes what the city spends on services, staffing, and everything else residents rely on.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 6 meetings since Sep 28, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Sets the full 2027 city budget and ultimately affects property tax bills.
Every resident who uses city services.
Homeowners and taxpayers facing the 3.5% rate increase amid rising mandated pension and health costs.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Nov 9, 2026
The council approved next year's operating budget. This shapes what the city spends on services, staffing, and everything else residents rely on.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
The city is raising taxes 3.5% to fund a $59.5 million budget, mostly because of a $2.5 million jump in pension and health insurance costs. The average homeowner will pay about $107.68 more per year.
Special Work Session Budget Meeting - Oct 14, 2026
The draft 2027 budget totals about $59 million and raises the tax rate 3.5% — about $108 a year on the average home. Officials say that's well below other New York cities, and it keeps six FEMA-funded firefighters on staff and adds a police captain position. Public hearing is October 26; adoption vote November 9.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
The council scheduled an October 26 public hearing on overriding the state 2% property tax cap for 2027, driven by pension costs up $2.5 million since 2017 and health premiums rising at least 8%. Your property tax bill could rise above the cap — comment at the hearing or by email by noon October 26.
Special Work Session Budget Meeting - Oct 7, 2026
The proposed budget spends $58.97 million, with property taxes covering 37% — lower than the typical Westchester County range of 45-55%. The tax levy would rise 3.92% and the tax rate 3.5%, with higher projections for parking revenue thanks to the new app and kiosks.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
The city manager's tentative 2027 budget totals about $59 million and would raise the tax rate 3.5% — about $107 a year for the average homeowner. Pension and health costs are the big drivers; the council will also consider redirecting the 1% transfer tax to general emergency services spending.
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