The Town Council of Hilton Head Island will consider the first reading of its proposed fiscal year (FY) 2027 consolidated budget at its meeting at 3 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court. The meeting will serve as the first public hearing on the proposed budget. The agenda, the proposed budget document, and the slide presentation for this meeting are available on the Town's website. At the meeting, Town Manager Marc Orlando will present an overview of the proposed consolidated budget to the Town Council and the community. Citizens who wish to speak about the proposed FY2027 consolidated budget at Tuesday's meeting or at upcoming meetings may provide comments in person or may sign up in advance to speak: Online Public Comment Form By phone - Town Clerk's Office at 843-341-4701 In person - Sign-up available in council chambers before each meeting Additional Opportunities for Public Participation Residents are encouraged to learn about the Town's proposed FY2027 investments and provide input during three additional public sessions that will take place in council chambers at Town Hall: Thursday, May 14 at 5 pmBudget workshop covering the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Housing Fund, the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation Fund and Special Revenue Fund. Tuesday, May 19 at 5 pmTown Council workshop focusing on the Capital Improvements Program Fund, the Stormwater Utility Fund and the FY2027 Consolidated Budget. Tuesday, June 9 at 3 pmSecond public hearing and second (final) reading of the FY2027 budget ordinance. Watch Online The Town Council meetings will be broadcast on Beaufort County TV (BCTV). BCTV can be found on cable channels Sparklight (formerly Hargray) - channel 9 and 417; Comcast - channel 2; Spectrum - channel 1304. BCTV also streams live on www.BeaufortCounty.tv and through the FREE BCTV APP available on ROKU, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire.