San Diego Seeks Public Feedback on Next Fiscal Budget

Mayor Gloria launches digital survey to help determine budget priorities and cuts

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is seeking public feedback to help shape the city's 2026-27 fiscal year budget. The city has launched a digital survey for residents to share their top priorities and what services they are willing to forgo as the city faces a projected $120 million deficit. The survey is open until early May and residents can also provide input at upcoming City Council budget meetings.

Why it matters

With a structural deficit to address, San Diego must make tough choices in the next budget. Gathering public input helps ensure the budget reflects the priorities of residents and allows the city to make informed decisions about which programs and services to prioritize or reduce.

The details

The digital survey is available at datasd.typeform.com/2027budget and takes about 5 minutes to complete. It asks residents to share their top priorities and whether the city should generate more revenue to protect services. The survey is offered in English and Spanish, and those without home computer access can fill it out at any city library. Officials will use the survey responses to help craft the new budget, which must be released in draft form by the City Charter deadline of April 15.

  • The survey is open until the start of May 2026.
  • The City Council will discuss the budget during their March 10, 2026 meeting starting at 6 p.m.

The players

Todd Gloria

The Mayor of San Diego who is seeking public feedback to help shape the city's next fiscal budget.

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What they’re saying

“I'm asking San Diegans to take a few minutes to tell us what matters most to them, and what they're willing to forgo, as we build next year's budget.”

— Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego (NBC San Diego)

What’s next

The city will use the survey responses to help craft the draft 2026-27 fiscal year budget, which must be released by April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

With a projected $120 million deficit, San Diego must make difficult choices in its next budget. By soliciting public input through a digital survey, the city aims to ensure the budget reflects the priorities of residents and allows for more informed decisions about which programs and services to prioritize or reduce.