Summary
The Council's planned $2M transfer from reserves to the housing trust fund would be cut to $1M for FY2027, with a mid-year check to decide on the rest. Council members pushed back, saying housing needs a dedicated funding source, not reserves.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1M less for the housing trust fund this year; $2.5M still flows to housing funds overall.
General Fund reserves get a small breather.
Affordable housing projects and providers face reduced city support amid federal cuts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
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Special City Council Meeting — April 9, 2026
The Council's planned $2M transfer from reserves to the housing trust fund would be cut to $1M for FY2027, with a mid-year check to decide on the rest. Council members pushed back, saying housing needs a dedicated funding source, not reserves.
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