Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will unveil his proposed 2027 budget Thursday after weeks of warning that the city is entering a tighter financial era despite stronger-than-expected revenue collections this year.
The city’s general operating fund is $1.66 billion.
In a briefing last month, city officials told City Council that an estimated $32 million in Xcel Energy franchise fees are not included in the budget. Voters won’t decide whether to approve a new franchise agreement until Nov. 3…