Manchester Council adopts FY 2026–27 operating budget (CCR-26-15)

The Manchester City Council on June 22, 2026, adopted its Fiscal Year 2026–27 operating budget, approving authorized positions for the fiscal year by adopting Resolution CCR-26-15.

Finance Director Melissa told the council the budget had undergone deliberations, public comment and review at prior meetings and that "there are no changes presented here from what you approved on June 22nd." After opening and closing the public hearing with no speakers, a council member moved to approve the adoption of the FY 2026–27 budget; another member seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by voice vote under resolution CCR-26-15, a resolution "of the city council of the city of Manchester adopting an operating budget for fiscal year 2026 to 2027 and approving the authorized positions for the fiscal year." The transcript records all members voting in the affirmative by voice; no roll-call tally by name was recorded in the meeting transcript.

Following the vote, council members reminded residents that two council seats are up for election in November and urged prospective candidates to consult city staff and the county website about required signatures and filing deadlines (end of July or early August). City staff noted next steps include posting the adopted budget to the city's public records and updating authorized-position listings.

The council did not make any amendments during the meeting; the adopted budget reflects the version approved at the earlier public hearing. The meeting moved on to the next agenda item after adoption.