City Manager Marcus D. Jones

Charlotte operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor and City Council are responsible for making policy decisions for the community. The city manager is responsible for carrying out those decisions, as well as providing vision and leadership to the organization and overseeing the daily operations of city government.

Adopted Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The City of Charlotte adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget on June 8, 2026. A digital copy of the FY 2027 adopted budget is available below.

The City of Charlotte Adopted Budget is balanced with a two-year leans and proposes investments to meet the need of our growing community. This budget reflects the city's ongoing commitment to the high level of service our community relies on, and it provides the added resources needed to enhance public safety and invest in our rapidly growing city.

The total FY 2027 Budget is $4.49 billion net of transfers, including the Aviation Department, the Charlotte Area Transit System, Charlotte Water, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, and the general government funds. The budget is comprised of the annual operating budget and the FY 2026 - 2030 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The annual operating budget reflects day-to-day operations, while the CIP represents large capital outlays over a five-year time horizon.

Adopted FY 2027 Budget (Print)(PDF, 85MB)

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