IDAHO GOES DOWN The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of passing its fiscal year 2025–2026 budget plan. The budget will be discussed at a public hearing on August 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 680 Park Avenue.
Although EastIdahoNews.com hasn’t had a chance to speak with municipal officials about any of the budget adjustments yet, the budget book indicates that the Parks Department would likely face a budget drop, while the Zoo is expected to receive significantly more funding than it did the previous year.
The budget book contains other small budget increases and cuts.
The city has published its proposed budget book, which includes all the details of the proposed budget as well as comparisons to the budget from the previous fiscal year, in anticipation of the public hearing.
“On the city’s website, Mayor Rebecca Casper stated that the Budget Book provides a clear and thorough look at how property taxes, fees, and other revenues are invested to support essential services, programs, and growth.” This document is the result of meticulous preparation and teamwork to guarantee a well-balanced budget that serves our community.
Eleven city departments, the Idaho Falls Airport, and a number of unidentified capital projects are all funded by the city’s budget, according to the official website.
Before the city adopts the budget on August 28, people have the opportunity to express their concerns and provide any pertinent feedback during the public hearing scheduled for Thursday night.
According to Casper’s statement on the city’s website, “We recognize the responsibility that comes with managing public funds.” This budget is designed to fund the services that people rely on today while planning to meet the demands of tomorrow in a way that is both economically reasonable and forward-looking.
Prior to the public hearing, residents are urged to study the budget book. The book is available online at this link.
