City of Newport Adopts Their Budget

The Newport City Council unanimously adopted the City’s 2026–27 budget during its June 15 meeting, approving a total budget of $134,782,697 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The adopted budget represents a 3.9% decrease from the Fiscal Year 2025–26 adopted budget and a 13% decrease from the 2025–26 supplemental budget, while continuing the City’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure and maintaining services that support Newport’s future.

Despite the overall reduction in spending, including a 2.5% decrease in City administration, funding increased for key departments and services, including wastewater (8.4%), police, fire, and emergency management (combined 6.5%), library services (4.1%), and parks maintenance (4%).

The budget reflects a continued focus on directing resources toward projects that will serve Newport’s present and future. These investments are designed to improve reliability, address aging systems, support public safety, improve accessibility, and enhance City services. The prioritization of infrastructure aims to reduce long-term maintenance costs and ensure residents continue to receive high-quality services. A total of $54.8 million has been committed to capital equipment and improvement projects throughout the city.

Key investments included in the 2026-27 budget include:

Water

• $250,000 for Big Creek Dam No. 2 spillway hazard mitigation and repair

Wastewater

• * $3.6 million for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades and improvements

• $382,430 for pump station upgrades and improvements

Public Safety/Accessibility

• * $2.1 million for U.S. 20/SE Moore Drive/SE Harney St. accessibility, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements

• $300,000 for an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 101 and NW 60th St.

• $250,000 for Elizabeth St. sidewalk improvements

Streets and Transportation

• $2.1 million for street repairs and improvements, including the Gravel Roads Paving Plan

• $890,637 for the NW 55th St. Improvement Project

Stormwater

• $206,636 for stormwater system improvements

* Project is funded by state grants and programs

Guided by City Council goals to ensure long-term financial sustainability, invest in infrastructure, and enhance community livability and beautification, the budget prioritizes projects and services that address both current needs and future growth.

The budget was developed over three public meetings held in April and May by the City’s Budget Committee. The committee is made up of seven Newport residents appointed by the City Council, the City’s six council members, and the mayor, ensuring diverse and transparent community participation in the budget process.

The Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget takes effect July 1, 2026.  The full budget may be viewed online at NewportOregon.gov. Print copies may be made available upon request at City Hall after July 1.