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Residents urged the Finance Committee to prioritize public education, address special-education service gaps, improve budget oversight, and collaborate with the School Committee during the FY2027 budget process. No budget action was taken.
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The committee held a public listening session to gather spending priorities before the FY2027 budget is developed. Several residents called for stronger school funding, an independent financial audit, clearer tracking of vacancies and staffing gaps, and support for essential city services. The mayor must submit a proposed budget by May 15, 2026, and the new budget takes effect July 1, 2026. The committee postponed approval of its January 21 minutes and adjourned on a 4-0 vote.
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