City of Los Angeles Budget Advocates

07/26/2026

The full recording of Los Angeles Budget Day 2026 at Los Angeles City Hall is now available!

If you couldn't attend, I encourage you to watch the discussion on the challenges and priorities facing our city's budget.

A special thank you to City Controller Kenneth Mejia, Rick Cole, Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, and City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo for their candid insights and thoughtful discussion on Los Angeles' financial future.

Thank you as well to everyone who attended and helped make Budget Day a success. It was great to see so many Neighborhood Council leaders, community stakeholders, and friends come together to discuss the future of our city.

🎥 Watch the full recording below

The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates hosted Budget...

07/11/2026

🎉 Another successful Neighborhood Council Budget Day is in the books!

More than 400 community leaders, Neighborhood Council representatives, and stakeholders from across Los Angeles came together for this year's City of Los Angeles Budget Advocates Budget Day to better understand how our City's budget impacts every neighborhood.

Attendees heard directly from City leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, Council President Pro Tem Katy Yaroslavsky, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo, City Controller Kenneth Mejia, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and other key officials, who shared insights into the City's budget, fiscal priorities, and the challenges facing Los Angeles.

Participants also joined regional breakout sessions to discuss local priorities, exchange ideas, and help shape recommendations for a more transparent, accountable, and fiscally responsible city government.

🌟 A special highlight this year was the addition of a Youth Budget Session, presented in partnership with the LA City Youth Council, giving young Angelenos an opportunity to learn how City budget decisions directly affect their communities and future.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this year's Budget Day such a success. We look forward to working with our newly elected and returning Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates throughout the coming year as we continue advocating for stronger neighborhoods and smarter budgeting.

🔗 Learn more about the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates:
https://www.budgetadvocates.org/

06/30/2026

The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates thank you very much for your interest in Neighborhood Council Budget Day on June 27, 2026. We trust you enjoyed the event and found it valuable. The Budget Advocates are interested in hearing from you about your Budget Day experience. Please take a few minutes to complete the Post Event Survey and share your thoughts with us.

http://tiny.cc/BudgetDay26Survey

Don't let Budget Day be the end of your involvement. We encourage you to be active. Engage with your Neighborhood Council. Become a Budget Representative. Run to be a Budget Advocate. Working together, we can effect change

06/28/2026

Welcoming the incoming Neighborhood Council Budget Advocate Executive Team.

06/28/2026

Mayor Bass speaking at Neighborhood Council Budget Day 2026.

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06/24/2026

🎙️ A Very Special Message from Shem Suleiman, CD 5 Youth Council Representative Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders to Shape the Future of Los Angeles

06/22/2026

Saturday is Budgeting Day. Every Day is Services Day.

Have you ever wondered why your street isn't repaired, why potholes remain, why trees aren't trimmed, or why city services seem slower than they should be?

The answer often comes down to one thing: the City Budget.

Join us at Budget Day 2026 at Los Angeles City Hall and learn how budget decisions directly impact the services you receive every day. Discover where your tax dollars go, why certain priorities are funded while others are not, and how residents can have a voice in the process.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Los Angeles City Hall

If you've ever asked, "Why aren't city services meeting my expectations?" this event is for you.

Register today and be part of the conversation.

👉 Register Here: tiny.cc/BudgetDay26

06/18/2026

Ron Galperin is a seasoned leader known for taking on challenges with innovation, transparency, and data-driven solutions. He currently serves as chair of the Los Angeles City Budget and Finance Advisory Committee.

Former City of Los Angeles Controller

From 2013 to 2021, Ron Galperin served as Los Angeles’ elected Controller, Chief Fiscal Officer, and independent watchdog, bringing leadership, fiscal oversight, and modern technology to city government. Galperin revolutionized how L.A. uses data and technology, launching Control Panel LA, the city’s first open data portal, which made government spending and performance metrics publicly accessible

✅ Register today and learn more:
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06/17/2026

📣 Calling Angelenos between the ages of 14-25! City of Los Angeles Budget Advocates, in collaboration with LA City Youth Council, are hosting a youth-focused session at Budget Day 2026! Taking Place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Los Angeles City Hall, youth attendees will have a chance to demystify the City budget process, explore how budget decisions impact young Angelenos, learn about opportunities to become a civic leader in the community, and make youth voices heard as part of the public process.

Learn more and register today: tiny.cc/BudgetDay26

06/16/2026

We're excited to announce that Mayor Karen Bass and Matt Szabo, City Administrative Officer for the City of Los Angeles, will be our Keynote Speakers at Budget Day 2026!

Join community leaders, Neighborhood Council members, stakeholders, and residents for an important discussion about the future of Los Angeles and the City's budget priorities.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Los Angeles City Hall
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✅ Register today and learn more:

tiny.cc/BudgetDay26