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The City of Columbia budget outlines priorities for the fiscal year that runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30 each year. We know our budget is complex, and it can be confusing. Our hope is to clarify this process so everyone can better understand how fiscal decisions are being made and why your feedback is so important. On the right side of this page, we’ve provided a Glossary of Terms and answers to several Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). We encourage you to share your comments and questions below as we move ahead in crafting the FY2026 budget. Also follow this project to be notified of additional opportunities to learn and be heard!
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process, the City has been hosting a series of Budget Town Halls designed to inform residents on the City's overall budget process and allow residents to ask questions and provide feedback. Moving forward, these town halls will be held each year to help keep residents engaged and informed. PowerPoint presentations given at each town hall can be found on the right side of this page, under the Materials tab.
We encourage all residents to share thoughts and questions below and attend the public hearings with City Council. These will be held during the regular City Council meetings, beginning at 7 pm on the following dates:
Monday, Aug. 18
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Monday, Sept. 15
Following the public comments at the Sept. 15 meeting, City Council will vote on the proposed budget.
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov.
The City of Columbia budget outlines priorities for the fiscal year that runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30 each year. We know our budget is complex, and it can be confusing. Our hope is to clarify this process so everyone can better understand how fiscal decisions are being made and why your feedback is so important. On the right side of this page, we’ve provided a Glossary of Terms and answers to several Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). We encourage you to share your comments and questions below as we move ahead in crafting the FY2026 budget. Also follow this project to be notified of additional opportunities to learn and be heard!
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process, the City has been hosting a series of Budget Town Halls designed to inform residents on the City's overall budget process and allow residents to ask questions and provide feedback. Moving forward, these town halls will be held each year to help keep residents engaged and informed. PowerPoint presentations given at each town hall can be found on the right side of this page, under the Materials tab.
We encourage all residents to share thoughts and questions below and attend the public hearings with City Council. These will be held during the regular City Council meetings, beginning at 7 pm on the following dates:
Monday, Aug. 18
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Monday, Sept. 15
Following the public comments at the Sept. 15 meeting, City Council will vote on the proposed budget.
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov.
