2026–27 budget and service cuts
The August 26 packet still shows a small yearly surplus, an accumulated balance about $9.72 million below zero, and a possible September adoption hearing.
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Official record ↗Verified Aug. 25, 2026
Sunset Crossroads
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Civil Grand Jury report and responses
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Calendars verified August 25, 2026.
The governing plan
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The plan explains what Marco and Chris propose, who has authority, what it could cost, how it could be funded, and how it would be measured.
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