Bowling Green proposes smaller budget for FY2027, cites decline in occupational tax revenue - WNKY News 40 Television

Bowling Green proposes smaller budget for FY2027, cites decline in occupational tax revenue - WNKY News 40 Television

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — For the first time in several years, Bowling Green is proposing a smaller city budget, reversing a trend of record growth while officials say the city remains financially stable and residents should not expect cuts to services. The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget totals $180.8 million across all city funds, down from $188.7 million in Fiscal Year 2026. The city’s General Fund budget would also decrease from approximately $1…