2027 Mayor's Budget Address | July 30, 2026

The City of Sioux Falls held a special meeting on July 30, 2026, to present the proposed 2027 city operations budget and capital program. The mayor introduced a $794 million operating budget and a nearly $1.5 billion capital program focused on public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life. Key procurement-related highlights include plans for 11 new positions, with eight supporting public safety, investments in new police vehicles, radios, SWAT gear, and fire outdoor warning sirens. The capital program allocates $440 million for highways and streets, including major projects like South Veterans Parkway and reconstruction of Benson Road and Minihaha County Highway 130. The budget also proposes $20 million for neighborhood street improvements and significant investments in water and sewer infrastructure, including a third connection to the Lewis and Clark regional water system. Additionally, $4 million in one-time capital funding is recommended for the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium project to leverage a $10 million matching grant. The mayor emphasized fiscal discipline, ongoing revenue challenges, and the need to reduce operational expenses by $12 million over four years due to property tax revenue reductions. The budget process will continue with council collaboration leading to final approval in September.