Make Sense of the Budget
Since the City Council passed the FY 2027 Budget(May 26), below is an easy widget to make understanding the budget easy for all of us. We know the total is roughly $621 million, but this helps us to understand what we are investing with our taxes.
Lynchburg FY 2027 Budget Explorer
A data-driven breakdown of municipal expenditures. Explore how city funds are directly allocated across core public operations and long-term infrastructure.
Public Education
$140.30 MillionThe single largest operational investment in Lynchburg. These funds directly support classroom capabilities, teacher compensation, and operational resources for Lynchburg City Schools.
Campaign Focus
Restoring educational excellence is our highest quality-of-life priority. Safe, fully-funded public schools are what attract families, doctors, and businesses to our city.