Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget Overview

Expressed concerns about rising crime indicators in District 2 and urged the city to maintain funding for park safety rangers and violence prevention programs.

Stressed the need for youth violence prevention, bike trail maintenance, and full funding for police and park rangers in North Sacramento.

Criticized the limited operating hours at Southside Park Pool, noting that the recently renovated pool sits empty while other neighborhood pools enjoy full access.

Advocated for expanding city pool operating hours during hot summer months to provide equitable cooling relief and safe recreation for low-income families.

Urged the council to invest in youth intervention and prevention programs to show young people they are valued.

Called for fully funding the police department, reducing spending on the Department of Community Response, and addressing lawlessness and business impacts.

Suggested cutting remote worker raises to save money and emphasized providing jobs for youth and fiscal discipline.

Highlighted school safety concerns following a shooting at Natomas High School and urged the city not to make further cuts to the police department budget.

Urged the council to continue funding the GPIT initiative and community-based violence prevention programs, emphasizing their positive impact on youth.

Critiqued the budget for lacking economic development and innovation initiatives, urging better oversight and widening the tax base.

Expressed concern over the proposed elimination of the mounted police unit and urged focus on core services like parks and public safety.

Urged the council to designate Southside Park Pool as a hub pool, highlighting neighborhood volunteer efforts and low-income youth access.

Emphasized that public safety is foundational to economic development and urged preserving the police department and mounted unit.

Called for fully funding core services like roads, public safety, and sanitation while auditing nonprofit spending and holding scooter companies accountable.

Spoke on behalf of the Sacramento Metro Chamber, applauding the creation of an economic development department and emphasizing the foundation of public safety.

Expressed gratitude for the budget process on behalf of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, stressing that public safety underpins economic growth.

Spoke on behalf of the North State Building Industry Association, urging the city to foster economic growth through development rather than increasing fees.

Expressed excitement for a new economic development department and emphasized the intertwined nature of economic development, safety, and homelessness.

Highlighted police staffing ratios compared to the national average and urged the council to consider future growth impacts.

Urged cutting non-essential programs, outsourcing routine services like park maintenance, and eliminating costly regulations.

Questioned equity impacts regarding proposed cuts to Doyle Pool and community center hours, advocating for youth violence prevention programs.

Highlighted recent funding losses in violence prevention programs and urged the council not to eliminate youth program funding.

Shared personal positive impacts from participating in Impact SAC and urged the council to maintain funding for youth organizations.

Described Impact SAC as a vital home and support system, asking the council not to reduce youth funding.

Emphasized that youth programs provide essential guidance and community, urging leaders not to cut funding.

Warned about the negative consequences of removing the foundation of youth support programs, asking council members who they are willing to let fall.

Shared youth leadership quotes highlighting the importance of mentorship and asked the council to recognize youth voices.