Time is running out to register for Budget Day 2026 that will be held on Saturday, June 27, at City Hall. You must register before the end of day June 24 to qualify for free City Hall parking. Don’t wait until the last minute. Register now! Registration is now open here. The program begins at 9:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking starting at 7:30 a.m.
We also proudly invite youth from ages 14 to 25 across Los Angeles to attend a special session designed for the City’s future leaders. Those attending the Youth session must also register.Elections and Appointments
All Budget Advocate seats will be up for election during the regional breakout sessions. Only Budget Representatives are eligible to run. Please review your service region here.
To ensure eligibility for the upcoming elections, we need to confirm your current Budget Representatives. Each Neighborhood Council may appoint two representatives who can be board members or stakeholders. We received updates after the first request and are looking for final confirmation before Budget Day. Please reply to this email to confirm your representatives or to fill the vacancies listed below for Region 5:
– Central Hollywood: Daniel Perez, One open seat
– East Hollywood: Colter Carlisle, One open seat
– Greater Wilshire: Jack Humphreville, Jennifer DeVore
– Hollywood Hills West: Oren Katz, Jane Crockett
– Hollywood Studio District: Christine Coe, One open seat
– Hollywood United: Two open seats
– Mid City West: Two open seats
– P.I.C.O.: Jessica Lund, One open seat
Voting Eligibility
If your Neighborhood Council has two Budget Representatives in attendance, they will vote on your behalf. If only one representative and a treasurer attend, the treasurer may vote. If no representatives attend, the treasurer and president are eligible to vote. Nobody else may vote for your Neighborhood Council. Only Budget Representatives are eligible to run for Budget Advocate.
A Special Budget Day Youth Session
The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates proudly invite youth ages 14 to 25 across Los Angeles to attend Budget Day 2026.
An exciting youth-focused program will give young people the opportunity to
- Learn how the City Budget works
- Learn how budget decisions affect youth and communities
- Discuss issues important to Los Angeles youth
- Explore ways youth can become involved in civic leadership
- Make youth voices heard directly in the public process
Budget Update and Outreach
The City Council recently approved a $14.85 billion budget for 2026-2027. While it avoids layoffs due to increased property tax revenue, 88% of that increase is committed to personnel costs. This budget focuses on maintaining current levels rather than new initiatives, resulting in significant reductions in road paving and sidewalk repairs. Furthermore, a projected shortfall of nearly $300 million is expected for the 2027-28 fiscal year.
Your voice is essential in shaping these priorities. We ask all Neighborhood Councils to participate in the Budget Advocates Survey 2026 to help us identify the services that matter most to our communities.