Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget Deliberation and Council Direction

Expressed appreciation for council support of the Nepali language school and requested fee waiver assistance for community space.

Urged the council to fully fund the community ambassador program as essential infrastructure for equity.

Spoke in favor of the community ambassador program and argued against cutting programs serving diverse communities.

Called for stronger city priorities supporting economic development, business growth, and public safety.

Advocated for cuts to the Office of Public Safety Accountability as a low-hanging fruit to save general fund money.

Urged the city council to maintain full funding and professional staff support for the Hart Senior Center.

Spoke against freezing funds for the community ambassador program, emphasizing its vital role in underserved neighborhoods.

Expressed concern over proposed reductions to Measure U Commission meetings and suggested suspending stipends instead of cutting meeting frequency.

Highlighted the partnership between the Sacramento Observer and the community ambassador program in delivering essential information to communities of color.

Urged council members to consider their legacy and the impact of their power on future generations.

Criticized proposed cuts to commission meetings and urged greater accountability in Measure U fund allocations.

Defended the community ambassador program as an essential bridge between underserved communities and city government.

Raised public safety concerns regarding police station staffing and opposed a proposed homeless facility in North Natomas.

Urged the council to protect the community ambassador program, emphasizing its low cost and high value in building trust.

Stressed the value of senior center partnerships and volunteer services in supporting older adults.

Voiced strong opposition to defunding the ambassador program, noting its value in connecting residents to resources.

Supported preserving the community ambassador program while raising concerns about public safety oversight cuts and unfunded pension liabilities.

Expressed strong support for the ambassador program and questioned the allocation of Measure U funds.

Expressed deep concern over proposed budget cuts impacting older adults and urged continued support for senior centers and age-friendly programs.

Requested continued support for programs and services assisting older adults, highlighting community survey results emphasizing parks and wellness services.

Shared personal experiences running the Public Bridge youth diversion program and requested city funding inclusion in the budget.

Spoke in support of restoring GPIT youth violence prevention funds, sharing data on the hundreds of youth served by the Sacramento Youth Center.