2027 Budget

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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.

We're looking for community feedback in a variety of ways as we look to build the 2027 Budget:

  • Submit your proposed budget via A Balancing Act
  • Participate in a brief Survey. As the City begins planning the 2027 budget, City Commission asked staff to gather initial community feedback on two topics: Fire Medical Station 6 expansion and Parks, Recreation & Culture membership fees. This short survey is your chance to share your thoughts on those topics.
  • Share your general budget ideas via the Ideas tab on this page. You can also comment on and vote for the ideas from other Lawrence community members.
  • Send your budget questions to our team on the Questions tab on this page.

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.

We're looking for community feedback in a variety of ways as we look to build the 2027 Budget:

  • Submit your proposed budget via A Balancing Act
  • Participate in a brief Survey. As the City begins planning the 2027 budget, City Commission asked staff to gather initial community feedback on two topics: Fire Medical Station 6 expansion and Parks, Recreation & Culture membership fees. This short survey is your chance to share your thoughts on those topics.
  • Share your general budget ideas via the Ideas tab on this page. You can also comment on and vote for the ideas from other Lawrence community members.
  • Send your budget questions to our team on the Questions tab on this page.

  • 2027 Budget Questions

    During a presentation to City Commission on Tuesday, March 10, City staff were directed to seek community feedback on two issues related to the development of the 2027 budget: 

    1. Fire Medical Station 6 Expansion
    2. Parks, Recreation & Culture membership fees


    Please note that these operations are funded out of the City’s General Fund. The General Fund supports a wide range of essential municipal services—including public safety, parks and recreation, streets, and development services.

    We appreciate your feedback on these important topics! Results will be shared with City Commission in an upcoming meeting.

    If you have additional budget ideas to share, please visit the "Ideas" tab of this website and share your feedback in our online "Budget Brainstorm." We also encourage you to submit your suggested balanced budget via A Balancing Act. City budget staff will review all submissions.

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