Proposed Valdez budget lists $1.1 million jail grant, up from $600,000 this year

The Valdez City Council will review the proposed 2027 budgets for Emergency Services, Ports and Harbors, and Administration at a 6 pm work session Thursday, Oct. 29, according to the meeting agenda.

The city's presentation for the session lists a $1.1 million jail grant under public safety appropriations for 2027, up from $600,000 this year.

The session is part of the council's review of the proposed 2027 budget. Alaska News reported Oct. 16 on a proposal to add $205,000 for economic development.

Work sessions are open to the public, but open comment and public hearings are reserved for council meetings, according to the city's Get Engaged in Local Government page.

The budget goes to a public hearing at 7 pm Tuesday, Nov. 17, and adoption is set for Tuesday, Dec. 1, the presentation's schedule shows. The city accepts written testimony on agenda items by email until 3 pm on the day of a meeting.