Future Budget

Due to the ongoing winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions.

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Notice of Public Hearing: Public Hearing to exceed revenue neutral rate and budget hearing. At City Hall September 2, 2025, at 5:45 pm.

The City budget affects our entire community – every single person – which is why it’s important to our organization that we’re hearing from Lawrence residents about what you prioritize. We take all of this input and figure out how to create a single budget that best fits the needs of our entire community and moves forward the goals we’ve identified in our strategic plan.

2026 Budget Process

This year’s budget schedule is below. Dates are subject to change:

  • June 17, 2025: Presentation of City Manager’s Recommended 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
  • July 15, 2025: Revenue Neutral Rate Discussion
  • July 8, 2025: Presentation of City Manager’s Recommended Budget
  • September 2, 2025: Budget Public Hearing and Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing
  • September 16, 2025: Budget Adoption

Questions & Answers

2026 Proposed Budget & Capital Improvement Plan Questions and Answers