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FY 2027 Proposed Budget Review

Summary

The commission will review the city budget layout to see how municipal funds connect with local education and youth support programs. This helps align city priorities with the needs of students and families across San Antonio.

At a glance

Total mentions
27
Last 30 days
11

Rising — discussed at 9 meetings since Aug 25, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Involves review of city budget allocations affecting local education and youth programs.

✅Who benefits

Local students, families, and community education programs benefit from coordinated city funding.

⚠️Who could be affected

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Mentions & discussions (27)

MeetingOct 7, 2026

City of San Antonio Commission on Education Meeting - Oct 7, 2026

The commission will review the city budget layout to see how municipal funds connect with local education and youth support programs. This helps align city priorities with the needs of students and families across San Antonio.

kens5.comSep 25, 2026

From Alamodome parking to library cards, here are all the City of San Antonio fees that are increasing or being introduced on Oct. 1

From Alamodome parking to library cards, here are all the City of San Antonio fees that are increasing or being introduced on Oct. 1 kens5.com

WOAISep 18, 2026

San Antonio council passes FY 2027 budget with higher property tax revenue and fees

San Antonio council passes FY 2027 budget with higher property tax revenue and fees WOAI

City of San Antonio (.gov)Sep 17, 2026

City Adopts Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

City Adopts Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Budget City of San Antonio (.gov)

WOAISep 17, 2026

San Antonio faces tough choices as City Council tackles $158M budget deficit

San Antonio faces tough choices as City Council tackles $158M budget deficit WOAI

San Antonio ReportSep 16, 2026

‘Culture of sabotage’: How San Antonio’s City Council went off the rails at budget time

A budget deficit is threatening their top priorities, but elected leaders can barely stand to be in the same room as one another.‘Culture of sabotage’: How San Antonio’s City Council went off the rails at budget time was first posted on September 15,...

San Antonio CurrentSep 16, 2026

Sparks fly at San Antonio City Hall as council clashes over city budget

Sparks fly at San Antonio City Hall as council clashes over city budget San Antonio Current

MeetingSep 15, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Sep 15, 2026

The city is reviewing its $4.4 billion proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes pay increases for civilian and public safety employees alongside adjustments to healthcare cost-sharing. Residents will see how city services are funded and how employee compensation packages impact overall spending.

sanantonioreport.orgSep 15, 2026

‘Culture of sabotage’: How San Antonio’s City Council went off the rails at budget time

‘Culture of sabotage’: How San Antonio’s City Council went off the rails at budget time sanantonioreport.org

CultureMap San AntonioSep 15, 2026

San Antonio arts and culture groups brace for possible budget cuts

San Antonio arts and culture groups brace for possible budget cuts CultureMap San Antonio

San Antonio ReportSep 14, 2026

City looks to cut 101 positions in 2027 budget, including library staff and cultural historian

During the recent budget hearings, officials have proposed staffing cuts and restructuring, including the library and historic preservation.City looks to cut 101 positions in 2027 budget, including library staff and cultural historian was first poste...

MeetingSep 10, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Sep 10, 2026

The municipal court presented a $17.6 million budget reflecting a 4.8% increase driven by collection contracts and COLAs, offset by administrative position cuts and online fee increases.

MeetingSep 9, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Sep 9, 2026

The City Council reviewed proposed operating budgets for Parks, Economic Development, Solid Waste, and Libraries, discussing proposed fee adjustments, efficiency measures, and staffing changes across departments.

KENS 5Sep 8, 2026

District 8 residents invited to weigh in on San Antonio's proposed 2027 budget

Councilmember Ivalis Meza Gonzalez is hosting a community conversation Wednesday to give residents a closer look at San Antonio's proposed budget.

KENS 5Sep 7, 2026

San Antonio education nonprofit fights to keep city funding as budget vote approaches

The San Antonio Education Partnership says potential funding cuts could put scholarships at risk for thousands of local students.

KENS 5Sep 4, 2026

San Antonio leaders, already mulling one property tax increase, could pursue another for 2027 bond projects

While it's not on the table for next year, a majority of City Council indicated support for raising the tax rate to make up for a smaller bond capacity.

MeetingSep 3, 2026

City Council A Session - Sep 3, 2026

The city is navigating a tight budget year with property tax and sales tax constraints, proposing spending cuts, fee changes, and employee pay raises.

Texas Public Radio | TPRSep 3, 2026

San Antonio nonprofits rally against proposed $5.1 million cut to city funding

San Antonio nonprofits rally against proposed $5.1 million cut to city funding Texas Public Radio | TPR

MeetingSep 2, 2026discussed

Public Comment Session - Sep 2, 2026

The city is proposing a $4.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year. This plan covers everything from city services to major infrastructure projects like the airport expansion.

San Antonio Express-NewsSep 2, 2026

'Unacceptable': San Antonio nonprofits rally against proposed $5.1M cut to city grants

'Unacceptable': San Antonio nonprofits rally against proposed $5.1M cut to city grants San Antonio Express-News

MeetingSep 1, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Sep 1, 2026

The city is navigating a $4.4 billion proposed budget while balancing structural deficits, rising costs, and community demands for core services without proposing a property tax rate increase.

MeetingAug 26, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Aug 26, 2026

City Council reviewed proposed budgets for departments that drive San Antonio's tourism and hospitality economy, discussing how hotel occupancy taxes and airport revenues support municipal services.

MeetingAug 25, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Aug 25, 2026

City Council debated proposed budget reductions across human services, public health, and code compliance, with several members raising concerns that cuts disproportionately affect districts 1 through 5.

KSATAug 19, 2026

Cutting deep: San Antonio City Council fights over tax increase, budget cuts

Cutting deep: San Antonio City Council fights over tax increase, budget cuts KSAT

texaspolicy.comAug 13, 2026

Taxpayer Empowerment | Ep. 37: Excessive Local Government Spending with Councilman Marc Whyte

Taxpayer Empowerment | Ep. 37: Excessive Local Government Spending with Councilman Marc Whyte texaspolicy.com

San Antonio ReportAug 13, 2026

San Antonio pitches 3.9% property tax increase as budget woes worsen

San Antonio pitches 3.9% property tax increase as budget woes worsen San Antonio Report

kens5.comAug 13, 2026

Department cuts, new fees and higher property taxes: How officials are recommending that SA address a $158M budget deficit

Department cuts, new fees and higher property taxes: How officials are recommending that SA address a $158M budget deficit kens5.com

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