Mayor Ryan unveils $681M budget that includes 25.8% tax increase, 70+ new police officers and doubled revenue from fines

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mayor Sean Ryan has delivered his first city budget to the Common Council that includes increased spending, increased revenues and increased taxes.

The 423-page budget outlines a $681M budget for 2026-2027. It includes a 25.8% property tax levy increase.

In his budget, Mayor Ryan also projects a structural deficit of $109M…

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