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Sherman City Council will review Ordinance No. 6962 at its Sept. 8, 2026 meeting. The proposed fiscal 2027 budget raises property tax revenue by $2,711,905, a 7.2 percent increase. Revenue from newly added properties accounts for $1,774,054 of that total.
Vance Kowalski
September 16, 20261 min read
The Sherman City Council will address fiscal year 2027 spending during its Sept. 8, 2026 meeting.
The proposed budget covers operating and capital expenditures from Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
The proposed budget increases property tax revenue by $2,711,905 compared to the previous fiscal year.
Revenue from newly added properties accounts for $1,774,054 of that total.
Council members will conduct an introduction and public hearing for Ordinance No. 6962.
The measure includes a savings and repealing clause alongside a severability provision.
City Council Meeting (Date Change due to Holiday) (2026-09-08). Retrieved from https://shermantx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1259
Vance Kowalski
Vance Kowalski covers Sherman city government and Grayson County politics.
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