City releases proposed FY 2027 budget; Council hearings scheduled

Published on May 01, 2026

A graphic for the FY2027 budget.

The City of Cheyenne has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and City Council will hold several budget-related meetings over the next two months.

The $162 million budget covers all financial aspects of the City, including the general fund, permanent fund, fiduciary fund, special revenue funds, proprietary funds, and capital projects funds. The budget is structurally balanced and reflects revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year.

“I am proud of the hard work completed by our City staff in preparing this document, led by City Treasurer Robin Lockman and her team,” Mayor Patrick Collins said in this year’s budget message. “They have developed a clear and informative budget narrative that explains both where our revenues come from and how the City spends these funds. Cheyenne is fortunate to have such a dedicated team of professionals serving our residents.”

The proposed budget now goes to City Council, where it will be discussed at work sessions, Committee of the Whole meetings, and council meetings. A public hearing about the budget will be held at the June 8 council meeting. The meeting schedule is as follows:

Work Sessions

Council Chambers and Zoom

  • May 6 (Wednesday), 12 p.m. – Budget Overview, Mayor’s Office, City Treasurer and Miscellaneous
  • May 7 (Thursday), 12 p.m. – Public Works
  • May 8 (Friday), 12 p.m. – Engineering
  • May 11 (Monday), 12 p.m. – Compliance
  • May 12 (Tuesday) 12 p.m. – Municipal Court, Fire Rescue, Police
  • May 13 (Wednesday), 12 p.m. – Community Recreation & Events
  • May 14 (Thursday), 12 p.m. – City Attorney, City Clerk, Human Resources, Youth Alternatives
  • May 15 (Friday), 12 p.m. – Planning & Development, DDA

 

Committee of the Whole

Council Chambers and Zoom

  • May 20 (Wednesday), 6 p.m. – Budget Discussion
  • June 2 (Tuesday), 6 p.m. – Budget Discussion

 

City Council

Council Chambers and Zoom

  • May 11 (Monday) – Budget Introduced to Council on First Reading and referred to Committee of the Whole (No budget discussion will occur at this meeting)
  • May 26 (Tuesday) – Second Reading of Budget
  • June 8 (Monday) – Third Reading of Budget and public hearing

 

Once approved by City Council, the budget will be effective July 1, 2026.

Council agendas and Zoom information can be found at www.cheyennecity.org/minutesandagendas.

The FY 2027 budget document can be found at www.cheyennecity.org/financialreports. 

 

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