Scottsbluff City Council discusses projects behind a projected 63% budget increase Grace Ptak Star-Herald Jul 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago 0 Members of the Scottsbluff city council and city department heads prepare to begin the budget work session for Fiscal Year 2027 on July 15. Grace Ptak, Star-Herald Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Grace Ptak Star-Herald The Scottsbluff City Council held a budget work session on July 15 to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027.kAm}6IE J62C’D A=2??65 6IA6?D6D 2C6 FA ebT 5F6 E@[ 2>@?8 @E96C D>2==6C AC@;64ED[ E96 Sad >:==:@? AC@A@D65 4@?DECF4E:@? @7 2 ;@:?E D6?:@C 2?5 2BF2E:4 46?E6C @? E96 =@E 4FCC6?E=J @44FA:65 3J E96 7@C>6C z>2CE]k^AmkAm“(6 92G6 E96 2BF2E:4 46?E6C :? 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