Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget and Budget Policies
Lansing
Summary
The city's proposed spending plan includes new firefighters, police detention staff, code officers, 311 agents, and solid waste operators, plus new fees across departments. Council will shape it before adoption in May.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The whole city budget — $307.2 million — with fee changes that touch Clerk, parking, parks, and more.
Residents gain expanded city services and positions, though some will pay new or higher fees.
Fee payers will see slightly higher city fees for things like building, health club and parking permits.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Committee of the Whole - Jun 22, 2026
A year-end budget housekeeping measure adjusting revenue projections and expense allocations to satisfy auditors — higher income tax revenue offsetting reduced license, permit and state grant revenue.
Committee of the Whole - May 18, 2026
The city's spending plan for July 2026 through June 2027, including the property tax millage rates and a set of fee increases across city services, got a unanimous committee sign-off. The budget policies also let the administration shift money between budget lines during the year with quarterly reports to council.
City Council - May 4, 2026
The budget hearing drew comments asking for more forestry staffing, traffic calming, and street infrastructure spending. Council votes on the final budget May 18.
Committee of the Whole - May 4, 2026
Council is moving through the budget over three weeks, with amendments due by May 15 and adoption on May 18. Residents pushed for a reprioritized budget funding police, fire, and parks first.
Committee of the Whole - Mar 30, 2026
The city's proposed spending plan includes new firefighters, police detention staff, code officers, 311 agents, and solid waste operators, plus new fees across departments. Council will shape it before adoption in May.
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