City Of Carlsbad: Budget Input Wanted

From the City of Carlsbad:

Posted January 30, 2020

Budget Input Wanted

The City of Carlsbad is seeking input from community members about their needs and priorities for the fiscal year 2020-21 city budget. Feedback can be provided two ways:

1. Online budget survey (live Jan. 30 – Feb. 14)

2. Community budget workshop, Monday, Feb. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Faraday Administration Center, 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008

On Jan. 21, the City Council held a workshop to discuss budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1. Based on a recent statistically representative survey of Carlsbad residents plus other recent community input, the City Council identified at that meeting three issues where they would like an increased focus:

• Growth management
• Traffic
• Homelessness

The City Council acknowledged that other issues, such as preserving open space, environmental sustainability, economic development and protecting public safety, continue to be top of mind. But, after discussing options, recognized that identifying no more than three areas would help city staff when preparing a draft work plan and budget.

Input gathered in February will be provided to city staff preparing the draft budget and to the City Council.

Key milestones in the budget development process include:

Jan. 14: Resident survey results

Jan. 21: City Council workshop on budget priorities

Feb. 1-14: Public input

April 14: City Council workshop

May 19: Preliminary budget

June 23: Budget adoption

For more information, contact Roxanne Muhlmeister, finance manager, roxanne.muhlmeister@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2417

This press release was produced by the City of Carlsbad. The views expressed here are the author’s own.