Mayor John Bradberry and the Johns Creek City Council worked through the second budget work session Monday, Aug. 10, advancing the proposed $83.2 million FY2027 spending plan alongside policies on tree replanting, tourism projects and multi-modal transportation.

The 60-minute budget discussion is the middle installment of a process that began with a July 13 work session and will conclude with a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at City Hall. That hearing, held during the regular council meeting, is residents' final chance to weigh in before a vote.

The budget carries a proposed millage rate of 3.492 mills, up 0.195 mills from the rollback rate of 3.297 mills. According to the city's public notice, that 5.91 percent property tax increase would cost the owner of a $625,000 home roughly $47.58 more per year.

The city described the balanced budget in a July 27 Facebook post as investing in public safety, infrastructure, parks and other strategic priorities.

Three policy items in 45 minutes

Beyond the budget, the council took up three policy discussions, each allotted 15 minutes on the published agenda:

Landscaping and Tree Replanting Policy — This item has been under development since at least March 2, when it first appeared as a proposal for tree removal and replanting on city infrastructure projects. Council revisited it June 1 before the Aug. 10 discussion. Specific replanting ratios or species requirements have not been made public.

CVB Tourism Product Development Recommendations — Staff presented project recommendations for Visit Johns Creek's tourism development funds. The item follows a July 27 work session where council discussed allowable uses for those funds as the city prepares for Medley's October opening.

Multi-Modal Policy — Council continued a conversation that began at the June 1 work session. The city applied to the League of American Bicyclists for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition in September 2025, and a potential $86.4 million TSPLOST allocation hinges on voter approval in the Nov. 3 general election.

What's next

No votes were taken at the work session.

The Sept. 14 public hearing at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, is the next scheduled opportunity for residents to comment on the FY2027 budget.