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Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no new news reports related to budget priorities. However, upcoming and recent committee meetings, particularly those of the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS), have focused on reviewing and updating the city’s budget policies and financial reports for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Key agenda items include status reports on City Council focus areas, revisions to budget policies, and oversight of bond program allocations related to public safety and infrastructure. 2) Concrete updates: - The PSFSS Committee is scheduled to meet on February 18, 2026, with a prior meeting held on December 3, 2025, both addressing budget-related topics. - Agenda item 3.4 covers the City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, providing updates on priority initiatives. - Agenda item 2.7 includes the Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, offering a mid-year financial overview. - Also under item 2.7, there are proposed revisions to City Council Policy 1-18, which governs the Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. - Agenda item 3.5 presents the Community Oversight Committee Annual Report on Measure T, detailing the use of General Obligation Bond proceeds for disaster preparedness, public safety, and infrastructure during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 3) What to watch next: - Outcomes and decisions from the February 18, 2026 PSFSS Committee meeting, particularly regarding budget policy revisions and financial reports. - Any formal adoption or amendments to City Council Policy 1-18 following committee recommendations. - Updates or new reports on the allocation and impact of Measure T bond funds in upcoming fiscal years. - Additional budget priority discussions or public communications that may arise after these committee reviews. Note: There is limited direct news coverage on budget priorities in the last 30 days; information is primarily from committee agendas and scheduled meetings.

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Meeting-level relevance. City Council is meeting Mon, Aug 3 at 7:00 AM.
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Agenda item: Adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2028 Biennial Budget. City Council recently discussed this issue.

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2026-08-03 • 7:00 PM
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City Council Agenda City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California This Executive Session of the City Council will be conducted in person and is compliant with provisions of the Brown Act. Those members of the…

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NewsBay City News / Local News Matters
6/29/2026, 6:00:00 PM
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $6.7 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that prioritizes safety-net programs while addressing growing financial uncertainty tied to potential st…
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June 2026
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City Council Regular Meeting
2026-06-25
4: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year software as a service agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for cloud-based budget development, capital improvement planning, performance management, reporting, and
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-23
2: Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving the related Fiscal Years 2026-27 Capital Budget
Santa Clara City Council
2026-06-23
9.: Action on an Agreement with Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers for Design Professional Services for the Citywide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installation Project and Related Budget Amendments (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 9, 2026)
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-16
2: Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving the related Fiscal Years 2026-27 Capital Budget
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-16
14.4: the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-16
14.4: the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget
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East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-16
2: Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving the related Fiscal Years 2026-27 Capital Budget
Union City City Council Regular Meeting
2026-06-09
4.6: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Approving a Budget Transfer, in the Amount of $311,000, from the General Liability Self-Insurance Fund to the General Fund, and Reallocating Two Appropriations in the General Fund: 1) in the Amount of $186,000, to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

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