Adopted 2026 Budget

The 2026 budget (PDF) reflects the City’s commitment to tightening our belts and doing more with the resources we have been entrusted with. This budget is aligned to the City’s Strategic Plan adopted by City Council in 2024 and updated in 2025 and was produced under the leadership of City Council and in close collaboration with Department Staff and Westminster community members.  

On November 4, 2025, Westminster voters approved Ballot Issue 3H, authorizing a 0.4 percent increase in the City’s sales and use tax rate. The measure is intended to reduce emergency medical and fire response times, sustain emergency services citywide, construct a new fire station, rebuild an existing station, and enhance neighborhood streets. As a result, City Council amended the 2026 budget by adopting Resolution No. 22 and passing Councillor’s Bill No. 53 to implement Ballot Issue 3H.

Visit the City’s Transparency webpage to access the City’s financial information, including revenue and expense information.

To support readability and ease of navigation in reviewing the Adopted 2026 Budget, the document is organized around six major themes that serve as guiding focal points to understanding the City's financial priorities and budget. It is recommended to begin with the Budget Message, as it sets the foundation for understanding the budget’s priorities, assumptions, and overall direction, and the Budget in Brief (PDF), as these are concise overviews of the budget. From there, readers can transition into the remaining sections for a more detailed view.

  1. Introduction, Budget Message, and Budget Process – Offers an overview of the budget development framework, highlights key initiatives, and outlines the steps taken in preparing the budget.
  2. Financial Structure, Financial Summaries, and Debt – Provides a detailed view of the City's financial framework, including revenue sources, overall financial summaries, and outstanding debt obligations.
  3. Departmental Information – Presents departmental goals, service levels, and corresponding budget allocations.
  4. Capital Improvement Program – Outlines the five-year plan for capital investments in infrastructure, facilities, and long-term assets.
  5. Community Requests – Summarizes requests received through public engagement and community outreach efforts.
  6. Reference Material – Contains supplemental content such as a glossary, statistical data, and other supporting information to aid in understanding the full budget.