Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax will host six sessions over the next few weeks to hear what residents think should be included in the upcoming budget.
AUSTIN, Texas — Austinites have a chance to weigh in on the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget.
City officials on Tuesday announced “Your Budget, Your Priorities: Community Conversations with T.C. Broadnax,” a series of public meetings hosted by the city manager to gather input on budget priorities.
Broadnax will host six sessions over the next few weeks to hear what residents think should be included in the upcoming budget. In the spring, city staff typically begin drafting the proposal for the next fiscal year. The city manager the presents the budget to the city council in July, and council members vote on it in August.
Broadnax said starting the conversation early helps him learn what issues matter most to the community.
Public meetings will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. – George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez DriveThursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. – ACC South Campus, 1820 West Stassney LaneMonday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. – ACC Rio Grande Campus, 1218 West Ave., Building 3000 Wednesday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. – VirtualSaturday, April 11, 11 a.m. – Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland DriveWednesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. – Northwest YMCA, 5807 McNeil Drive
Those unable to attend those meetings will still have an opportunity to share their feedback online.