Assembly to Review Proposed Budget Reductions at April 22 Finance Committee Meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly will discuss propositions to both reduce operating costs and realize foregone revenue at the Assembly Finance Committee meeting this Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers and online.

In early April, the City Manager shared the FY27 Proposed Budget with the Assembly. The proposed budget includes $4.6 million in savings through tightened staffing assumptions and a projected $2.5 million in new revenue, primarily from increased user fees. However, decreased local consumer spending, along with the recently passed sales tax exemptions, means that CBJ is facing an even larger budget shortfall than previously estimated. The Assembly was tasked with providing suggestions for $2 to $4 million in operational savings through service reductions for FY2027 as a part of a phased approach to reducing the budget shortfall.

Residents can find the list of proposed budget reductions in the April 22 Finance Committee Meeting packet. This list includes a broad range of proposed reductions that will serve as a starting point at Wednesday's meeting.

The Assembly is also actively exploring opportunities to realize foregone revenue, such as adjusting taxes for inflation and removing certain exemptions. These proposals can also be found in the April 22 meeting packet.

CBJ thanks Juneau residents for their active participation in this year's budget process. There are two more opportunities for the public to share their input before the Assembly adopts a final by June 15. The next public hearings are currently scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. and Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers and over Zoom. Residents can also email the Assembly at [email protected].

For more information, contact [email protected].