City Council 04-28-2026

The City Council of Norwalk, Connecticut, held a meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing heavily on budget discussions, particularly regarding funding for the Board of Education (BOE). Public participation emphasized the critical need to fund the BOE budget at a minimum of 4.9%, ideally 6.5%, to avoid cuts to educational services. The council discussed and voted to increase the maximum appropriation limit for the city's general fund to $479,486,926, aiming to provide a 4.5% increase to the BOE budget despite concerns about tax impacts on residents. The council also approved appointments to various city commissions and authorized contracts related to electrical service upgrades for school projects, including a $15,000 contract with Manin Consultant LLC and an easement agreement with Eversource Energy. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance to appoint a city council member as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Estimate and Taxation to improve communication and representation in budget matters. No votes were taken during the executive session, but the council authorized the mayor to execute a non-binding letter of intent concerning leasing of Cap Pasture Beach.