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Cottonwood Heights
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Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

Summary

The city council scheduled a public hearing to review proposed changes to the municipal budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Residents had the opportunity to weigh in on how city funds are managed and allocated.

At a glance

Total mentions
8
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Modifies municipal revenues and expenditures for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

✅Who benefits

Cottonwood Heights residents and local businesses relying on city services and transparent financial planning.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers facing potential increases in property tax rates.

Mentions & discussions (9)

MeetingOct 20, 2026

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING AGENDAS — October 20, 2026

The city council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and review proposed adjustments to the municipal budget for the current fiscal year. Residents can weigh in on how city funds are reallocated across departments and services.

MeetingOct 20, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing — October 20, 2026

The city council scheduled a public hearing to review proposed changes to the municipal budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Residents had the opportunity to weigh in on how city funds are managed and allocated.

MeetingAug 18, 2026denied

City Council Business Meeting — 2026-08-18

The city debated lowering a proposed 42% property tax increase to 25%, which required trimming nearly $785,000 from the budget. Staff and council discussed how these cuts would impact IT security, police training, vehicle cameras, and long-term reserve balances.

MeetingJun 17, 2026

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING — June 17, 2026

The City Council is reviewing proposed resolutions to adopt an interim budget, a property tax impact schedule, and a proposed property tax levy and rate. These financial measures address municipal operational funding and propose adjustments to property tax revenues for the upcoming fiscal year.

MeetingJun 2, 2026discussed

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING AGENDAS — June 2, 2026

The city is finalizing its spending plan for the next year. This budget determines funding for everything from road repairs to public safety services.

MeetingJun 2, 2026discussed

Notice of Public Hearing on Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 — June 2, 2026

The city is finalizing its spending plan for the next year. This budget determines funding for essential services like road maintenance, public safety, and parks.

MeetingJun 2, 2026

City Council Work Session — 2026-06-02

The city is looking at setting strict rules for how much debt we take on and how much money we keep in savings to ensure we don't overspend in the future.

MeetingMar 24, 2026

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RETREAT AGENDA — March 24, 2026

The city is facing a roughly $2 million general fund deficit due to rising operational costs, inflation, and years of relying on one-time funds. The council is weighing spending cuts, fee increases, and a potential property tax hike.

Cottonwood Heights Journal

City Council explores ways to balance the budget The main gist? The city needs more money. Read More »

City Council explores ways to balance the budget The main gist? The city needs more money. Read More »

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