New Haven Government Roundup: Finance, Safety and Tax Items
Committees were scheduled to address funding, public safety, a property lease and tax-relief requests.
Last updated September 22, 2026
New Haven committees were scheduled to meet Monday through Wednesday on city funding, public safety, a proposed property lease and tax-related requests. The agendas list matters for hearings, discussion or action; no meeting outcomes were provided.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee was scheduled to hold a public hearing Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers at 165 Church St.
The agenda included an ordinance amendment authorizing the issuance of $27 million in general obligation bonds and appropriating that amount to a litigation self-insurance fund for the city's settlement of Horn v. City of New Haven and Jackson v. City of New Haven. It also included a proposed amendment to the city's outside legal services agreement with Howd & Ludorf, LLC, increasing the total agreement amount by $235,000.
The agenda said the committee would act on the items. It did not provide votes or final decisions.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee was scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Board of Alders Chamber, 165 Church St., second floor.
The agenda listed a workshop featuring department updates from the New Haven police and fire chiefs, followed by a discussion of local speed and Flock safety cameras. The agenda did not include details of the updates or any decision.
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee was scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Board of Alders Chamber at 165 Church St., second floor.
The committee was scheduled to hear and act on an order authorizing the mayor or controller to enter a 10-year lease agreement, running from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, through Monday, June 30, 2036, with renewal options. The proposed tenant is Christian Community Action, Inc., and the property is 124 Sylvan Avenue, New Haven. No action or vote was provided.
Tax Abatement Committee
The Tax Abatement Committee was scheduled to hold a public hearing Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers at 165 Church St. The agenda listed requests to abate, meaning defer collection of, real property taxes for Victoria H. Byrd for the 2024 and 2025 grand lists, and for Migdalia Rey for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 grand lists.
The committee also was scheduled to hear Congregation B’nai Jacob’s request for tax assistance on account number 23609. Another item concerned a request from Talcott Law Group, on behalf of CASL New Haven, LLC, to amend tax-assessment deferral agreements for 842 Chapel Street and 848 Chapel Street. No decisions or votes were provided.
