FY 2026-27 Final Budget Adoption
Summary
Glendale is moving forward with a $713 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that avoids any property tax rate hikes for the 11th consecutive year. The budget focuses heavily on employee retention, cost-of-living adjustments, and absorbing rising operational costs driven by inflation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total operating budget is $713 million, with the general fund accounting for $341 million.
All Glendale residents and city employees benefit from maintained service levels and competitive compensation.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Amended City Council Regular — June 23, 2026
The city council approved a property tax levy that reduces the total tax rate for the eleventh consecutive year, bringing combined primary and secondary rates down to $1.3883 per $100 of assessed value.
Amended City Council Regular — June 9, 2026
The city council approved a $1.41 billion operating and capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Property tax rates will remain unchanged for the eleventh straight year.
Amended City Council Regular — May 12, 2026
The city adopted a $1.41 billion tentative budget that keeps the primary property tax rate steady while funding operations, capital projects, and debt service. Residents can weigh in on the final budget and property tax levy at public hearings in June.
City Council Notice of Quorum — March 30, 2026
Glendale is moving forward with a $713 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that avoids any property tax rate hikes for the 11th consecutive year. The budget focuses heavily on employee retention, cost-of-living adjustments, and absorbing rising operational costs driven by inflation.
Amended City Council Workshop — January 27, 2026
Finance staff presented five-year financial projections and recommended keeping primary and secondary property tax levies flat for the 11th year in a row.
Glendale finalizes $1.46B budget
Glendale finalizes $1.46B budget The Glendale Star
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