PUEBLO — Improvement projects in Pueblo are set to see a sharp drop in funding next year. This year, the projects were funded at $12 million.
In the proposed Pueblo City Budget, 2025 capital improvement projects are slated to get $355,000 from the general fund. Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham says the reason for the decline in funding is because people are choosing to keep their excess TABOR funds.
"Hopefully the city council and myself can find ways to generate revenue," said Mayor Graham. "So, for (the) 2026 budget, we can get back up to those higher millions in capital projects for the community.
Despite the drop in general fund money, most improvement projects will still be taken care of through other avenues, such as lottery funds and various utility enterprises.
Some proposed projects to be funded include the following:
- improving the Arkansas River trail
- government technology upgrades
- drones to be used as first responders for Pueblo police
Pueblo is set to have a final budget by November 25.
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