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The committee kept Somerville’s proposed $376,778,493 FY27 General Fund operating budget in committee. A motion to add $400,000 for youth development services was tabled until the June 23 Finance Committee of the Whole meeting.
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The committee reviewed Culture and Community, Health and Human Services, and Public Safety budgets but did not advance the FY27 operating budget for final approval. Officials said overall youth-services funding has not been reduced, although Teen Empowerment’s direct funding could fall from $400,000 to $100,000 under the current grant process, with up to $300,000 more potentially available through competitive applications. The committee also discussed public safety staffing, emergency preparedness, language access, senior services, and public health programs.
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