Mark your calendars for these key upcoming advocacy dates. Make sure you’re signed up for our advocacy alerts so that you can be notified when the library needs your help!
City Council’s Budget Priority Memos due to Independent Budget Analyst (IBA) for Fiscal Year 2027
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
IBA releases report on FY 2027 City Council Budget Priorities
Friday, October 10, 2025
Updates to City Council FY 2027 Budget Priority Memos due to IBA
Friday, January 9, 2026
IBA releases report on Councilmembers’ updated Priority Memos
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
City Council approves FY 2027 updated Budget Priorities Resolution presented by the IBA
Monday, February 9, 2026
Mayor releases FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Mayor presents FY 2027 Proposed Budget at City Council
Monday, April 20, 2026
Attend Committee hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Mayor releases May Revision to the FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Attend City Council meeting for public input on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Council final budget modifications due to the IBA
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Release of IBA final report on recommended Council modifications to Budget
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Budget Review Committee meeting on FY 2027 budget
Friday, June 5, 2026
City Council approves FY 2027 Budget and modifications
Tuesday, June 9, 2026