Gilbert Town Council on June 10 gave final approval to a $2.46 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, wrapping up a difficult budget process marked by significant revenue losses and long-standing staffing shortfalls.
The vote passed unanimously, with a stipulation regarding the purchase of a proposed electric vehicle for Gilbert Fire & Rescue.
“Every year we're stretched to do more with less,” Town Manager Patrick Banger said, pointing to several factors that made this year’s budget particularly difficult.
