Council reviews 2025 budget closeout, 2026 midyear finances; Civil Service Board hears employee appeal

The Savannah City Council held a workshop last month to review the city's financial health, hearing presentations on the 2025 year-end budget closeout and the 2026 midyear financial update. No formal votes were taken during the June 25 workshop, which also included a presentation from Visit Savannah and an executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate.

Earlier in the week, the Civil Service Board convened on June 23 for a formal hearing on an employee appeal filed by Ryan Bostic. The board heard evidence and testimony from both the appellant and the City of Savannah. Minutes for both meetings have not yet been published.

Council workshop reviews finances, tourism

The City Council's June 25 workshop featured three presentations: a status report from Visit Savannah, the city's tourism promotion agency; the 2025 year-end budget closeout; and the 2026 midyear financial update. According to the agenda, the session was informational only, with no resolutions or ordinances scheduled for a vote.

Following the presentations, council members moved into an executive session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, and real estate transactions. No action was taken in open session. The workshop agenda did not include specific dollar figures or conclusions from the budget presentations; those details will be available when minutes are released.

Civil Service Board hears employee appeal

The Civil Service Board met on June 23 for a contested-case hearing regarding an employee appeal. The agenda listed a single item: a hearing for Ryan Bostic. The board received evidence and testimony from both sides, but the outcome of the appeal is not yet known, as minutes have not been published.

Such hearings are typical for city employees contesting disciplinary actions or other employment decisions. The board operates independently of the city council and makes determinations based on the record presented.

Coming up

No meetings are currently scheduled in Savannah for the next 14 days, according to the city's public notice records. Residents should check the city's official website for any newly posted agendas.

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