Show up for Libraries at the City’s upcoming budget hearings

Tell the City Council at the following upcoming budget hearings why your library is important to you and your community, either in person, online, or by phone. 

Visit here for talking points you can use or create your own!

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
San Diego City Council meeting for public input on the city budget

Friday, June 6, 2025
Budget Review Committee meeting on the city budget

How to participate

Attend in-person
City Administration Building
12th floor Council Chambers
202 C” Street, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Complete a speaker slip located at the entrance to Council Chambers.
  • Indicate the item you wish to speak on and submit it to the Committee Consultant at the box indicated near the speaker’s lectern at the front of the room.
  • You will be called in the order the slips are submitted and will have one or two minutes (depending on the number of speakers) to make your comments.

Join via Zoom or phone in
Zoom link
Or, call in at 1669254 5252 (When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 664 9340#)

  • When the Chair states it is time for Public Comment on the FY26 Proposed Budget or Department Budgets, raise your hand by either tapping the Raise Your Hand” button on Zoom, or by dialing *9 on your phone.

Submit your comments online by 8:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, to be included in the meeting records!

  • Select City Council Comment’ and Agenda ITEM-202 and Oppose.’