Alexandria City Council Kicks Off FY2027 Budget Process at Nov. 1 Retreat
Alexandria City Council will hold an annual budget retreat on Saturday, November 1, 2023, in the West End. The event, to be held at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., will include presentations from city staff and other departments, including Alexandria City Public Schools.
The retreat will kick off the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process. Attendees can expect a presentation from city staff on the revenue forecast, expenditure overview, and preliminary budget gap. The retreat will also provide an opportunity for city departments to present their budget needs and priorities. Notably, the retreat can be accessed via Zoom for those unable to attend in person, using webinar ID 957 8662 6070 and passcode 805714.
The budget season will officially begin with this retreat, with the final budget adoption scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
The annual budget retreat is a crucial step in the city's budget process. It offers a chance for city officials and departments to discuss and plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The retreat is open to the public, both in-person and via Zoom, encouraging community engagement in the budgeting process.
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