Council sets Aug. 28 public hearing to adopt FY2026 budget after public comment period

The City of College Station held a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget and set the formal adoption date for Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at 6 p.m.
City staff noted that the proposed FY2026 budget totals $474,225,698 and that the budget materials, a concise civic "one-pager" and narrated video were available online and in public locations. Council opened the hearing for public comments; no speakers appeared to address the budget in person, but staff noted written input had been received and circulated, including an email from a resident offering alternative ideas for policing funding.
Councilmember Wright moved to set the budget adoption date for Aug. 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and Councilmember Schaffer seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Staff encouraged residents and civic groups to use published materials and to request presentations or briefings if additional explanation is needed during the remainder of the budget process.