City manager presents $1.27 billion FY2027 budget; council sets public hearings City Manager Alan presented the recommended FY2027 operating budget totaling $1,267,000,000, proposing no real estate tax‑rate increase, a $3 million boost to schools, new resident grants and an $18 minimum wage for city employees; council approved public hearing dates and several routine motions 5‑0.

Newport News City Manager Alan has unveiled a $1.27 billion budget for FY2027, focusing on education funding, new grant programs, and an increased minimum wage—all without raising taxes!

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Council reviews $1.1B recommended CIP; trail, fire stations and school projects flagged for funding and sequencing Staff presented the FY2027–2031 recommended CIP totaling about $1.1 billion, highlighted an unfunded portion of the 757 trail (nearly $60 million estimated for remaining segments), sequencing constraints for four fire stations and a $182 million schools request with $46 million in Year 1; council asked staff to return with options and timing.

Newport News is eyeing a groundbreaking $1.1 billion capital improvement plan that could transform public safety and education, but crucial funding for trails and fire stations hangs in the balance!

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