City Council, February 25, 2026
Approves Appointment of Jacqueline Arreas to Board of Assessment and Appeals, unanimous
What happened
The Norwalk City Council approved a 7.54% operating budget cap of $486,218,642 for FY2026-27, increasing the Board of Education allocation from the proposed 4% to 4.91% after an amendment by Council Member Hassan. The vote was unanimous (15-0).
- Jurisdiction
- Norwalk, CT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 10
FY2026-27 Operating Budget Cap Approval
Council approved maximum appropriation limit of $486,218,642 for the city general fund, representing a 7.54% increase over prior year. The cap was amended from the original $483,978,290 (7.04%) proposal to increase Board of Education funding from 4% to 4.91%. City side receives 11% increase, BOE receives 4.91% increase. The amendment adds approximately $2.24 million to the BOE allocation.
- Budget proceeds to Board of Estimate and Taxation for line-by-line review March 1-19, with public hearing March 25 and final BET vote April 6. Council final approval scheduled for April 14.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Norwalk City Council approved a 7.54% operating budget cap of $486,218,642 for FY2026-27, increasing the Board of Education allocation from the proposed 4% to 4.91% after an amendment by Council Member Hassan. The vote was unanimous (15-0).
Key Decisions (10)
FY2026-27 Operating Budget Cap Approval
Vape Shop Penalty Ordinance Amendment
Reappointments to Board of Assessment and Appeals
Reappointment of John Church to Fair Rent Commission
Reappointment of Dora Witherspoon to Fair Rent Commission
Appointment of Jacqueline Arreas to Board of Assessment and Appeals
Special Appropriation for Norwalk Recovery Program
Capital Transfer for Lockwood Matthews Mansion Conservatory
Oyster Festival Use Agreement - Veterans Park
Juneteenth Carnival Use Agreement - Veterans Park
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Multiple speakers noted that underfunding schools could cause families to…
Sentiment
Council members expressed concern that double-digit property tax increases from…
Commercial Demand
Council member Degganshine noted that commercial property tax increases could…
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