City of Muskegon Approved Budget for FY 2025-26

June 26, 2025

FY 2025-26 Approved Budget

On June 10, 2025, the Muskegon City Commission officially adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, reinforcing the City’s commitment to essential public services, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

💼 Balanced & Forward-Looking
The approved budget aligns with the City Commission’s strategic goals while maintaining a structurally sound financial plan. Core services will continue without departmental restructuring, and capital projects funded by the General Fund and Public Improvement Fund have been scaled back to preserve fiscal health.

🛠️ Key Investments

• Police Department Renovation: $125,000 to improve the first-floor space

• City Office Safety Enhancements: $40,000 for safety upgrades

• Park System Improvements: Continued investment using previously approved ARPA funds

📊 Clearer, Smarter Budgeting
This year’s budget features new graphics for better public understanding of historical spending and outlines future budget scenarios to support long-term planning.

🤝 Collaborative Process
Led by Finance Director Kenneth Grant and City Manager Jonathan Seyferth, the budget reflects the hard work of citywide staff and leadership across departments.

📉 Responsible Reductions
Departments reduced discretionary spending by 2% (following a 5% reduction last year), helping balance the budget without cutting staff or services.

📎 Explore the Full Budget
The full FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget is available now.