Committee on Finance
and the Northampton City Council
Councilor Deborah Klemer, Chair
Councilor Meg Robbins, Vice Chair
Councilor Aline Davis
Councilor Rachel Maiore
FY2027 Budget Listening Session
Meeting Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Council Chambers, 212 Main Street
The February 10, 2026 Finance Committee meeting will be conducted in hybrid format, with the option for both councilors and the public to attend in person or participate remotely. The public may follow the committee's deliberations by attending in person, watching the meeting live on Comcast Channel 15, live-streaming the meeting on YouTube here or joining the virtual meeting by phone or computer.
Public comment begins at 6 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALLING IN OR JOINING THE MEETING
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Announcement that Meeting is Being Audio/Video Recorded
This meeting is being audio/video recorded.
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Approval of Minutes from the Previous Meeting
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Minutes of January 21, 2026 Finance Committee Organizational Meeting
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Public Comment (20 min. overall/2 min. per speaker)
General Public Comment on Financial Topics other than those directly related to FY2027 budget.
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Budget Listening Session - Community Spending Priorities For FY2027
The City Council Committee on Finance is holding a Listening Session to solicit input from residents on spending priorities in preparation for the FY2027 budget process. Following a brief introduction, participants will be invited to address the Finance Committee for up to three minutes each on topics related to the budget.
Documents:
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New Business
-Reserved for topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed.
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