Peachtree City residents have until August 20 to influence how the city spends $60.78 million next year — and city leaders are asking them to try.
Mayor Kim Leonard opened a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget of $60,779,000 during a July City Council meeting, describing the figure as a slight increase from the prior year. The millage rate — the property tax levy used to fund city services — would hold steady at 5.84 mills, meaning homeowners would not see a rate-driven tax increase.
We're looking at a $60,779,000 budget.— Kim Leonard, Mayor
Leonard said the proposal reflects citizens' values, with public safety commanding the largest share. According to the mayor, 47% of the budget is dedicated to public safety, while 74% covers police, fire, public works, and recreation combined. The city has not clarified how those two figures relate — whether one is a subset of the other or separate categorizations — so both are reported as the mayor stated them.
Residents can review the full budget document at peachtree-city.org/budget and submit feedback through the city's budget webpage before the planned adoption date. The council is expected to vote on August 20.
As of early August 2026, the city's official site outlines the ongoing budget process but had not yet confirmed final approval.
Why it matters — Peachtree City property owners and residents still have a window to shape a $60.78 million spending plan before the council locks it in on August 20.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- How the 47% public safety figure and the 74% police/fire/public works/recreation figure relate to each other — whether one is a subset of the other or separate breakdowns
- mention of City Manager Justin Strickland presenting the plan
- exact date of July 9, 2026
- 4.8% increase claim attributed to thecitizen.com
Reported by citizenportal.ai, thecitizen.com, peachtree-city.org, fayette-news.net
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