Somerville’s FY27 Public Budget Hearing on Wednesday, June 10

Budget season for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) has arrived and community members are invited to a Public Hearing where comment will be accepted on Wednesday, June 10. The annual budget outlines funding for essential city functions including schools, public safety, infrastructure, human services, and more. 

Mayor Jake Wilson will submit the proposed FY27 budget at the June 4 City Council meeting at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) at 7 p.m. The public may attend or watch his presentation to the Council and all FY27 budget hearings. Then on Wednesday, June 10, Somerville residents will have an opportunity to provide public comment during the Finance Committee’s virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. via Zoom.  

To join the Public Hearing, visit somervillema.legistar.com/calendar and select the Zoom link under ‘Finance Committee.’ The meeting agenda will be posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 

If you are unable to attend the June 10 Hearing but wish to be heard, submit public comments to the City Clerk at 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 or by email to publiccomments@somervillema.gov. Your comments must arrive no later than 4 p.m. on June 10. 

Get the full schedule of Council meetings at somervillema.gov/council and stream meetings at youtube.com/somervillecitytv. 

For more information on the FY27 budget, visit somervillema.gov/budget.  

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. 

If you need assistance understanding this information, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311). The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.