The goal of the Ann Hill Budget is simple: focus on the services residents use every day while living within our means. Rather than allowing government spending to continue growing year after year, Ann will work toward returning General Fund spending closer to FY2025 levels and adopting the rollback whenever possible.

This budget will not reduce police, fire protection, or essential neighborhood services. Instead, it will focus on spending priorities.

Take Care of What We Have
Before launching new projects, the City will prioritize maintaining parks, sidewalks, streetlights, drainage systems, pools, and public facilities that taxpayers have already paid for.

Reduce Consultant Dependence
Whenever practical, City staff will perform work that is currently outsourced to consultants, planners, and project managers.

Focus CRA and LOST Dollars on Neighborhoods, Not Consultants
Community Redevelopment Agency and Local Option Sales Tax funds will prioritize sidewalks, drainage, lighting, parks and neighborhood improvements.

Restore Reliable Services
Improve sanitation operations, yard waste collection, park maintenance, and public facility upkeep before expanding government programs.

Review Contracts and Spending
Every major contract, lease, and program will be evaluated to ensure taxpayers are receiving value for their investment.

Protect Public Access
Eliminate parking fees at public boat launches and cancel downtown parking contracts to ensure accessibility to amenities we have already paid for with our taxes.