Hello everyone,

The City of Cortez is inviting residents to review the proposed Fiscal Year
2027 Budget and share their input, and we would appreciate your help in
getting the word out to your audiences.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/123+Roger+Smith+Avenue+%0D%0A+Cortez,+CO?entry=gmail&source=g

The full budget workbook is available through the ClearGov Transparency
Center at this link:

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Community members can explore the budget details and provide comments
directly through ClearGov website or by contacting the Finance Department.

Cortez City Hall – Finance Department

Reveal phone <(970)%20565-3402>

123 Roger Smith Avenue
https://www.google.com/maps/search/123+Roger+Smith+Avenue+%0D%0A+Cortez,+CO?entry=gmail&source=g

Cortez, CO
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Public participation is an important part of setting community priorities,
and we welcome input from anyone in Cortez or Montezuma County to attend
the upcoming budget hearings:

• First Reading: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• Second Reading and Public Hearing: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

These readings will take place during the Cortez City Council meetings.
The meetings begin at 7:30pm at Cortez City Hall – 123 Roger Smith Avenue,
Cortez, CO
https://www.google.com/maps/search/123+Roger+Smith+Avenue,+Cortez,+CO?entry=gmail&source=g.

Residents are welcome to attend in person or join virtually. All City
Council meetings can be livestreamed or viewed afterward on the Public
Meeting Videos page at Visit website
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Attached, please find a social media graphic and a PDF flyer that you are
welcome to share. Please reach out if you have any questions or need
anything further.

City of Cortez FY2027 Budget:
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City of Cortez Public Meeting Videos:
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Kelly Codner

Public Information Officer

City of Cortez/Cortez Police Department

608 North Park Street
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Cortez, Colorado 81321
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P: Reveal phone <(970)%20565-8441>

F: Reveal phone <(970)%20564-4057>

City of Cortez: Visit website
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*Follow us on Facebook: Visit website
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and the Crimewatch website and mobile app: CortezPD.org
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Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all messages sent by me or to
me on this City-owned e-mail account may be subject to public disclosure.