Memphis mayor Paul Young proposes $897M FY2027 budget with raises, no property tax increase

Mayor Paul Young officially kicked off the FY2027 budget season with a proposed $897 million to the Memphis City Council on Tuesday, April 21. The first term mayor’s latest proposal boasts a 2% raise for all city employees, while maintaining property taxes at the current $3.39 rate. The additional pay is projected to increase the […]

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Apr 23, 2026 - 18:36
Memphis mayor Paul Young proposes $897M FY2027 budget with raises, no property tax increase
Mayor Paul Young officially kicked off the FY2027 budget season with a proposed $897 million to the Memphis City Council on Tuesday, April 21. The first term mayor’s latest proposal boasts a 2% raise for all city employees, while maintaining property taxes at the current $3.39 rate. The additional pay is projected to increase the […]
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