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Fort Collins residents still have an opportunity to comment on the city's 2027–28 budget before adoption. The city's October newsletter lists a public budget hearing Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave., after an earlier hearing Oct. 6.
The budget process page, updated Sept. 9, directs residents to the City Manager's Recommended Budget and explains that public review continues through September and October. Council will review and modify the proposal before planned adoption in November.
Residents can submit thoughts through the OurCity budget page or email CityLeaders@FortCollins.gov. A council work session is useful for following deliberations, but it does not offer the same public-comment opportunity as a hearing.
To make a comment useful, connect a funding priority to a service or location you know: a recurring access problem, a program your household uses or a maintenance need you can describe. Read the relevant budget section first so your request responds to what is actually proposed.
Keep a proposed allocation separate from an adopted commitment. The purpose of this stage is review, and figures or projects can change before the final vote. If attending Oct. 20, check the meeting agenda and participation instructions beforehand and plan your remarks around one clear point rather than trying to address every city department at once.
Sources & useful links
Recent source update: September 9, 2026. Checked October 13, 2026.
- City of Fort Collins: 2027–28 budget process (September 9, 2026)
- Fort Collins: October 2026 City News (October 2026)
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