2027 Borough Budget
Summary
The 2027 budget is heading to its required 30-day public display after capital review meetings wrapped up. The final vote comes at the November meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 6 meetings since Oct 5, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The final 2027 budget, voted on in November, sets borough taxes and spending for next year.
All borough residents, who get a 30-day window to review the budget before it's adopted.
If the budget tightens, groups whose programs aren't prioritized could see cuts or delays.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Borough of Dormont - Nov 2, 2026
Council authorized advertising the 2027 budget — the legal step before final approval at the December meeting. Budget talks have dominated recent committee meetings.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Oct 26, 2026
The 2027 budget is headed for public display and a December vote. It funds major capital projects through a note, boosts the road program 30%, and starts replenishing the rainy-day fund.
Supercommittee - Oct 19, 2026
The 2027 budget is heading to its required 30-day public display after capital review meetings wrapped up. The final vote comes at the November meeting.
Budget Meeting #2 - Oct 13, 2026
Whether the borough needs a millage increase hinges on carryover numbers expected next week; if no increase is needed, one resident noted she wouldn't need to attend another meeting.
Budget Meeting #1 - Oct 6, 2026
For the first time, $25,000 was earmarked specifically for emergency snow removal; council also discussed whether the borough needs a skid steer, with Public Works Director Dan saying it's not needed this year.
Borough of Dormont - Oct 5, 2026
Budget season is underway with two public meetings — October 6 for revenues and expenses, October 13 for capital projects like the road program. The manager says the borough is in relatively good shape despite cost spikes.
Supercommittee Meeting – Monday, September 21 – 6 PM
This week’s supercommittee meeting is Monday, September 21 beginning at 6 PM in Council Chambers. At Council begins its budget process this week, the supercommittee meeting agenda is fairly light. The first supercommittee meeting of the month is inte...
Borough of Dormont - Sep 8, 2026
Budget prep is underway with department head meetings in the coming weeks, and public budget meetings are set for September 22, September 29 and October 13.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Jul 27, 2026
Mid-year numbers look mostly healthy — taxes collected above 94%, pool donations way up. But fuel costs are a guessing game for next year's budget, and big Q3 bills are coming: $650K pension payment and the $595K road program.
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