Ahmad Zahra, Council Member

08/22/2026

Missed the last council meeting?

The main item was the adoption of the 2026-27 City Budget. It passed 3-2 (Zahra, Charles “No”) with deep cuts in public safety, public works, parks and recreation, code enforcement, graffiti removal, the public library—including books—and more. I opposed because we had less severe and more reasonable options that would have achieved the needed reductions without drastically compromising services.

Watch full deliberations and other agenda items discussed here: https://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/2311?view_id=2&redirect=true

The September 1st council meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on September 15th.

08/18/2026

Council meeting tonight at 5:30pm. Key items include: 2026-27 Budget Adoption (Deep Cuts Option); Possible Housing Sites Review; Economic Development Update.

For full agenda and details: https://fullerton.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1436165&GUID=9628C6DC-193A-47F7-87CB-4596788911E1

07/30/2026

Missed the last council meeting?
-Sales tax proposal failed 3-2 (Charles, Jung “Yes”).
-Proposed level C budget cuts (deepest), approved (3-2 Charles, Zahra “No”)
-Affordable housing project failed (3-2 Charles, Zahra “Yes”)

For debate and details, watch it here:
https://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/2305?view_id=2&redirect=true

The August 4th council meeting has been cancelled. The next council meeting is scheduled for Aug 18th.

07/28/2026

Community input needed…

All community members are invited to share their comments, suggestions, and feedback on the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

As we near the conclusion of this effort, the final haulers under consideration for contract award are CR&R Environmental Services, Republic Services, and Valley Vista Services.

Community input is an important part of this process. Fullerton residents and business owners are invited to help shape the future of our City’s environmental services. Your questions, concerns, and priorities will guide us in selecting a service provider that truly meets Fullerton’s needs.

How to Submit Feedback

📧Email:

[email protected]

📝Written Submission:

Drop your suggestions, comments, or concerns into the lockbox at the City's Environmental Services table. (Outside community meeting hours, the lockbox will be available at the Community Center front desk.)

Deadline: Friday, July 31st

Reminder: Community open houses will be held from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23rd, at the Fullerton Community Center (340 W. Commonwealth Ave.) and Tuesday, July 28th, at the Hunt Branch Library (201 S. Basque Ave.). Stop by either event, both will offer the same information.

Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important community effort. Your feedback is valued and will help inform the City's decision-making process.

07/18/2026

Important! Join the next city council meeting on Tuesday 21st at 5:30pm.
Key agenda items:
- 2026-27 Budget
- Sales tax measure for infrastructure.

For full agenda and details:
https://fullerton.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1344653&GUID=59CA757A-56D0-48BF-B685-E3B80E9E74A1

07/17/2026

Did you miss the budget study session last Tuesday? The discussion centered on the current budget deficit. Some direction was given, including cuts and a possible sales tax measure, but no action was taken.

My direction was to prioritize transparency and accountability measures to rebuild trust and ensure the protection of city funds from any mismanagement. To start, we need to create a lobbyist registry, setup a citizen fiscal oversight committee, and implement the recommendations of the auditor.

The budget discussion will continue, with possible action taken, at the next council meeting next Tuesday, 21st. Stay tuned.

Watch the full discussion here: https://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/2297?view_id=2&redirect=true

07/14/2026

Don’t miss the special 2026-27 budget study session… For full details:

https://fullerton.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1425445&GUID=828BD755-8F05-4604-86B9-3F7112C8AB19

07/09/2026

Only about 15 residents showed up to the community budget meeting last Tuesday. Tonight’s second community meeting is the last chance to engage directly with our city management and voice your thoughts on what should be cut or not. Cuts are coming. Don’t be left out from the conversation. Social media venting doesn’t work. Showing up does.

07/08/2026

Missed yesterday’s budget community meeting? Join the next one!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America 🇺🇸

Please celebrate responsibly 🎉