Overview

• On June 23, the council voted 6-3 to override Mayor Todd Gloria’s line-item vetoes and finalize the $6.09 billion FY2026 budget
• The override reinstates nearly $5 million for homeless outreach, arts programs and the Office of Equity and Racial Justice that Gloria had targeted
• Council amendments also secured ongoing maintenance for city lakes, brush management for wildfire prevention and restored library and recreation center hours
• Councilmembers accused Gloria of adding $155 million in contracted employee costs without council pre-approval, citing a recent city audit
• Independent Budget Analyst Charles Modica warned the budget’s projections may not materialize, risking mid-year cuts, layoffs or facility closures