South Bend Seeks Residents' Input for 'Build the Budget 2026'

South Bend seeks residents' input for 'Build the Budget 2026'

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend announced it's launched the fifth year of "Build the Budget," which provides a platform for residents to voice their priorities for the 2026 budget season.

City Launches Build the Budget 2026 - South Bend, Indiana

July 28, 2025 Today, the City announced the fifth year of Build the Budget, which engages residents and provides a platform to voice their priorities for the 2026 budget season. “Participating in the annual budget planning process is an important way that residents can shape our city and its future,” said Mayor James Mueller. “The more ideas and input we get, the stronger our budget and City will be. I encourage all residents to participate and …