San Diego City Council to Hold Evening Budget Discussion

Residents can participate in person or virtually to provide input on the city's FY2027 budget.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The San Diego City Council will hold an evening budget discussion on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to give residents the opportunity to share their input on the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will take place both in person at the City Administration Building and virtually through Zoom. The city is facing a projected budget deficit of up to $120 million for FY2027, and officials are encouraging all San Diegans to participate in the discussion to help guide how resources are prioritized.

Why it matters

San Diego's budget decisions will directly impact the services and programs that residents rely on, so community input is critical in this challenging fiscal environment. The evening meeting time is intended to make it more accessible for working residents to participate.

The details

The budget discussion will take place on the 12th floor of the City Administration Building, with a virtual Zoom option also available. Residents can share their thoughts and priorities to help the City Council determine which programs and services should be prioritized or reduced. Mayor Todd Gloria will release his proposed FY2027 budget on April 15, which the Council will then review in a series of meetings from May 4-8 before Gloria releases a revised budget on May 13.

  • The budget discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • Mayor Todd Gloria will release his proposed FY2027 budget on April 15, 2026.
  • The City Council will hold budget review meetings from May 4-8, 2026.
  • Mayor Todd Gloria will release a revised FY2027 budget on May 13, 2026.

The players

Joe LaCava

San Diego City Council President.

Henry Foster III

San Diego City Councilman.

Todd Gloria

Mayor of San Diego.

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What they’re saying

“We invite every San Diego resident to participate in this important discussion on the budget. Your input is critical in formulating the budget for the coming year and will help City Council determine which programs and services are prioritized and which are reduced.”

— Joe LaCava, San Diego City Council President (timesofsandiego.com)

“As we continue into a challenging FY2027 budget cycle, hearing directly from residents is more important than ever. I strongly encourage San Diegans to attend Tuesday's budget session to share their input. These decisions impact the services our communities rely on daily, and community voices will help guide how resources are prioritized and potentially help protect core city services.”

— Henry Foster III, San Diego City Councilman (timesofsandiego.com)

What’s next

On April 15, 2026, Mayor Todd Gloria will release his proposed FY2027 budget, which he will then present to the City Council on April 20. The Council will hold a series of budget review meetings from May 4-8 before Gloria releases a revised budget on May 13.

The takeaway

San Diego residents have an important opportunity to directly influence the city's budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year by participating in the evening budget discussion. With a projected $120 million deficit, community input will be critical in helping the City Council determine how to allocate limited resources and protect core city services.