Summary
The board aired first ideas for the 2027 budget — expanded Ambassador hours, nighttime safety escorts, more public restrooms, BigBelly expansion, wayfinding, and construction-area business incentives — with final approval expected in October.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The 2027 draft budget aims to reduce reliance on a limited fund balance amid rising taxable values.
✅Who benefits
Downtown businesses, workers, and visitors who use Ambassador services, restrooms, and wayfinding.
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