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The Finance Committee recommended approval of Somerville’s $376,778,493 FY 2027 general fund operating budget by an 8-1 vote, with two councilors recused.
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The recommendation advances the city’s FY 2027 operating budget for consideration by the full City Council. The committee also unanimously approved resolutions addressing youth services, crossing-guard pay, local business support, licensing commissioner salaries, and other priorities. Requests involving water, sewer, housing assistance, infrastructure, and employee funds received no recommendation from the committee.
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