Yuma Development News

Yuma City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Approves Capital Improvement Program, and Addresses Public Concerns

The Yuma City Council convened for a regular meeting, which included several consent agenda items and a public hearing on the budget. The council approved various consent items and resolutions related to budget adoption, capital improvement programs, and ordinances. A public hearing was held regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget, with the finance director explaining the process and proposed expenditures. The council then moved into a special meeting for the adoption of the Capital Improvement Program, the fiscal year 2027 budget, and the Visit Yuma budget. The final budget for fiscal year 2027 was adopted at $349,977,562, with a primary levy rate of 2.1321. The meeting also included the introduction of an ordinance related to various tax levies for fiscal year 2027. Council members shared updates on their activities, and the city administrator announced upcoming events. The public comment period addressed the cost of living, the removal of the grocery tax, and concerns about data centers and their impact on the community and agriculture. A motion was made to place on the July 1st council meeting agenda the consideration of a formal censure resolution for Councilmember Arturo Morales regarding alleged executive session privilege violations.