FY 2026-2027 city budget
Summary
The council took its first public comment on next year's budget — nobody showed up to speak. The budget and the sales tax ordinance both return June 3, with a possible June 10 vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets city spending and services for the coming fiscal year.
Every Tulsa resident who uses city services.
Residents needing services tied to long-vacant positions — like road patching or inspections — may still see slower service.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council (Regular) - May 20, 2026
The council took its first public comment on next year's budget — nobody showed up to speak. The budget and the sales tax ordinance both return June 3, with a possible June 10 vote.
Council Budget & Special Projects Committee - May 13, 2026
The city identified about 260 vacancies and proposes freezing 41 of them, chosen because they've been unfilled a long time or were historically never staffed. Staff say no services will be cut, but councilors pushed back — especially on permitting/development services positions that could slow the mayor's permitting streamlining goals.
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