On this episode of Now You Novi, City Manager Victor Cardenas breaks down the FY26/27 budget and what Focused Stewardship really means for Novi residents. From rising costs and state limitations to long term planning and infrastructure investments, he explains how we got here and what comes next.

This is not a crisis budget, but it is an important one. With pressures like inflation, tax constraints, and growing service demands, the City is working to balance responsible spending while maintaining the high level of service residents expect.