Colorado Springs City Council has received the Mayor’s proposed 2026 City Budget and will begin a formal review process in the coming weeks. The Council, which serves as the city’s appropriating authority, emphasized its responsibility to ensure that public funds are used effectively to support essential city functions.
In a joint statement, City Council leadership outlined their priorities for the review. “The City’s first obligation is to protect and serve its residents. As City Council begins its formal review of the proposed budget, our focus will remain on the fundamental priorities that sustain a strong and well-functioning city, Public Safety, Public Works, and Parks. These core services are the backbone of daily life in Colorado Springs, ensuring safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and accessible public spaces.”
The Council stated that it will conduct a detailed and transparent review of the Mayor’s proposal. “Our goal is to adopt a final budget that maintains fiscal discipline, strengthens core services, and preserves the quality of life that makes Colorado Springs a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We appreciate the Mayor and City staff for their diligence in preparing this budget and look forward to a collaborative and productive budget process,” said Lynette Crow-Iverson, City Council President, and Brian Risley, City Council President Pro Tem.
The review process is expected to take several weeks before a final budget is adopted.
