City Council work session on the proposed 2027 budget

The Mitchell City Council work session is scheduled as an initial discussion of the proposed 2027 budget. The budget materials describe a proposed revenue budget of $66.9 million, a decrease from 2026, with a proposed general-fund revenue budget of $27.8 million. The council may make adjustments during the review process, with public budget hearings scheduled for November.

This is an agenda preview. These items are scheduled for consideration; they have not necessarily been discussed or approved.

In this meeting

Topics and actions

Proposed 2027 budget review

Initial budget discussion is scheduled; no outcome is available.

The work session will review the proposed 2027 revenue and expenditure budgets across general, special revenue, and enterprise funds. Materials identify taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenue, service charges, and miscellaneous revenue as general-fund revenue categories.

Why it matters: The budget will guide funding for city operations, services, infrastructure, and reserves in 2027.

Primary sources

Official record

Use the official material to verify details or read the full wording.

Official meeting page
September 14, 2026 Agenda (agenda)
September 14, 2026 Agenda Packet (agenda packet)

Summary updated September 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM CT.