Commission considers smaller budget for FY26-27

Waycross City Commissioners have a near $39.6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to consider for the next few weeks.

Waycross City Manager Ulysses “Duke” Rayford revealed the proposal in an hourlong presentation Tuesday afternoon, May 21 before the commission’s bi-monthly meeting in City Hall. He said the budget theme was “balance and sustain.”

Commissioners will hold a hearing on the budget offering at 3:30 p.m. June 2 to receive public input and discuss possible revisions. A vote on the financial sheet currently is scheduled for the commission’s bi-monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 16.