Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham signs 2027 budget

Sourced From Fox 40 Kraham approved the budget after several rounds of discussion and review by City Council. The budget, initially introduced in September, invests in public safety and infrastructure improvement. By Eliora Glickman - November 8, 2026 Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham signed the 2027 budget on Oct. 30, following its original introduction in September and City Council approval earlier last month. The budget allocates $119.2 million in spending, with $10 million going toward infrastructure upgrades to fix roads, curbs, sidewalks and sewer lines. “This budget puts into place the resources needed to continue delivering positive and lasting change to Binghamton, with major investments in key areas like public safety, neighborhoods, infrastructure and youth,” Kraham said in a press release. Since the budget’s introduction, Binghamton City Council has conducted eight budget meetings before eventual approval on Oct. 28.

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