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AI Summary
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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Agenda item: Actions Related to the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District 2026-2027 Budget Report, 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.. City Council is meeting Tue, May 19 at 1:30 AM.
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Agenda item: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. City Council recently discussed this issue.

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2026-05-19 • 1:30 PM
City Council
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Agenda item: the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District 2026-2027 Budget Report, 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments
City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers Closed Session at 9:30 a.m. MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3 DAVID COHEN,…

Cause Timeline

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NewsMountain View Voice
5/12/2026, 8:18:48 PM
As Santa Clara County leaders ask their top prosecutor to make cuts during a crushing budget deficit, District Attorney Jeff Rosen is instead questioning county spending he considers nonessential — such as summer leader…
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8 archived items • 1 months
May 2026
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MeetingMeeting summary
5/11/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2026-05-11 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/…
News
5/10/2026, 3:30:22 PM
San Jose plans to decommission its only sanctioned tent homeless encampment months after it opened. The Taylor Street Navigation Hub is scheduled to close by next January as San Jose grapples with…
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City Council
2026-05-19
2.11: the Monterey Corridor Business Improvement District 2026-2027 Budget Report, 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments
City Council
2026-05-19
2.10: the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District 2026-2027 Budget Report, 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
71: $37,395 increasing expenditure appropriations in the Fish and Game program budget, relating to multiple grantees. (4/5 Vote)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
66: Approve County sponsorship of Quakes Foundation in the amount of $25,000 from the Office of the District Attorney Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Asset Forfeiture Proceeds Fund budget, to support the Saturday Night Lights Program
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
35: $2,868 transferring funds within the Behavioral Health Services Department budget, relating to the reclassification of one Program Manager III
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Possible action: a. Receive final summary report relating to Historic Grant Program. b. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 138 - $614,853 transferring funds from the Park Charter Fund to the Special Programs budget, relating to the closing of the one-time Historic Grant Program. (4/5 Vote)

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Policy Staff
Stephen Caines
Chief Innovation & Budget Officerpolicy
Scott Hughes
Chief of Staffpolicy
Kyle Laveroni
Deputy Chief of Staffpolicy
Alexander Gvatua
Chief of Staffpolicy
Jessica Barriga
Senior Economic Development Policy Advisorpolicy
Keith Hertzberg
Budget & Innovation Advisorpolicy
Kelsey Martinez Combellick
Acting Chief of Staffpolicy
Kelsey oversees office operations and staffs Supervisor Duong on a variety of policy areas including health, mental health, homelessness, housing, labor and workforce, intergovernmental relations and budget. In 2026, AI ethics and policy will be an added focus along with outreach, events and communications.
Patrick McGarrity
Director of Policy and Budgetpolicy
Legislative Strategy/Budget/Land Use/Health and Hospitals
Steve Yodz
Board Aide - Finance, Government & Operationspolicy
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Upcoming Meetings
City Council
2026-05-19 • 1:30 PM

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