Tamarac adopts 22.2% lower budget for 2026-27 fiscal year
Key Points(5)
- The City of Tamarac has adopted a $228.7 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27, representing a 22.2% reduction in spending from the current fiscal year.
- The new budget totals approximately $228,742,147, down $65,415,315 from the current budget of $294,157,462.
- City officials said the reduction is intended to preserve essential services while addressing residents’ concerns about rising costs and maintaining the city’s long-term financial stability.
- The adopted budget includes $99,160,157 for the General Fund, which supports daily operations, public safety, infrastructure, neighborhood services, quality-of-life programs and other community priorities.
- Gómez thanked city staff for their work on the budget and said further reductions could be possible while protecting city employees and essential service providers.
The City of Tamarac has adopted a $228.7 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27, representing a 22.2% reduction in spending from the current fiscal year.
The new budget totals approximately $228,742,147, down $65,415,315 from the current budget of $294,157,462.
City officials said the reduction is intended to preserve essential services while addressing residents’ concerns about rising costs and maintaining the city’s long-term financial stability.
The adopted budget includes $99,160,157 for the General Fund, which supports daily operations, public safety, infrastructure, neighborhood services, quality-of-life programs and other community priorities.
Mayor Michelle J. Gómez thanked city staff for their work on the budget and said further reductions could be possible while protecting city employees and essential service providers.
“This is a start. I know we can reduce more while making sure we protect the backbone of our thriving City – our dedicated employees and essential service providers,” Gómez said.
Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton said the reductions were driven by residents’ financial concerns.
“We didn’t make these budget cuts for public perception or political optics. We made them because residents are genuinely hurting in their wallets, and we have a responsibility to respond,” Bolton said.
Commissioner Morey Wright also thanked city staff for their work in producing a balanced budget.
Commissioner Krystal Patterson said the lower spending plan reflects what she described as community priorities and a commitment to managing taxpayer funds.
“I am proud to have led the charge to reduce the budget, particularly given the current state of the economy,” Patterson said.
Commissioner Dr. Kicia Daniel said she pushed for a lower budget after hearing concerns from residents about their finances.
“These are difficult times, and I heard directly from residents who are feeling the pressure in their wallets. That is why I pushed for a lower City budget – to deliver real savings for the people we serve,” Daniel said.
The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, 2026.
