View 2027 Budget Book Draft here: https://aptg.co/M3cCTB

The City of West Allis is committed to transparency, long‑range planning, and ensuring residents understand how their tax dollars support the services they rely on every day. As part of that commitment, the draft 2027 Recommended Budget and Action Plan is now available for the community to review.

Each year, the City creates a comprehensive Budget Book that takes an in‑depth look at every department, the services they provide, and the resources needed to keep West Allis running—from public safety and garbage collection to library programming, public health, elections, and street maintenance. The Budget Book highlights the City’s mission to provide cost‑effective services, support the health and safety of the community, and foster a positive, progressive approach to managing City operations.

This year’s budget planning comes at a time when West Allis continues to face some of the strictest limits on local government revenue in the country, while the cost of providing essential services continues to rise. Balancing these realities requires creativity, long‑term strategy, and careful consideration of how to maintain—and improve—the services residents depend on.

Why review the Budget Book?

• It shows how City services are funded and what it takes to provide the programs residents use every day.

• It explains both operating costs, like staffing and daily services, and capital investments, such as street reconstruction and facility improvements.

• It provides insight into how factors like new construction, service demand, and state-imposed revenue limits influence budget decisions.

• It gives residents a clear picture of the City’s financial position today and the planning underway for tomorrow.

• It prepares community members to participate meaningfully in the budget process.

Residents are encouraged to explore the Budget Book and share feedback ahead of the Common Council’s final decision. A public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget will be held on November 10, giving community members the opportunity to comment, ask questions, and learn more about planned investments.

Your voice is an important part of the City’s budgeting process. Reviewing the draft Budget Book is a valuable way to understand how the City allocates resources and how those choices shape the services, facilities, and quality of life in West Allis.