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Buffalo Mayor Proposes $681M Budget with 25% Tax Hike

4/16/2026

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Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan proposed a $681 million budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a 25% property tax levy increase to cover a projected $109 million deficit.
The plan calls for hiring over 70 police officers and raising fines revenue to $20.5 million.
Two-thirds of homeowners will see tax increases of less than $25 per month.
A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 23.

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Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan proposed a $681 million budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a 25% property tax levy increase to cover a projected $109 million deficit.
The plan calls for hiring over 70 police officers and raising fines revenue to $20.5 million.
Two-thirds of homeowners will see tax increases of less than $25 per month.
A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 23.