The City of Pleasanton is kicking off its two-year budget development process with a Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Pleasanton Library Meeting Room (400 Old Bernal Ave.).
Community members are encouraged to join the conversation to learn about the City’s financial outlook, key budget principles, and strategies for long-term fiscal sustainability. This event is a great opportunity for residents to provide input on budget priorities and share ideas for maintaining essential services and infrastructure.
Learn about the City’s budget process, revenue sources, expenses, and financial challenges.
Give your input on budget-balancing strategies, revenue ideas, and principles for budget development.
Engage with City leadership and financial experts to better understand how City funds are allocated.
This event will include activities for children, ensuring that all residents can participate.
View a flyer for this event: English | Spanish | Chinese
Why This Matters:
Pleasanton is facing a structural deficit, with expenses growing faster than revenues. The City is taking proactive steps to increase transparency and engage the community in critical financial decisions. Your voice matters in shaping the future of City services and infrastructure investments.
More Budget Engagement Opportunities
The Budget Town Hall is just the first step in the City’s budget planning and community engagement process. Additional opportunities for residents to provide input include:
February 13 – Budget Advisory Committee Meeting #2 (6:00 p.m.)
February 18 – City Council Budget Workshop #2 & Mid-Year Budget Update
March – City Council Budget Workshop #3 & Community Engagement Outcomes Review
April 2 – Budget Advisory Committee Meeting #3
May – Proposed Biennial Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Review
June – Final Budget Adoption
For more details, visit the City of Pleasanton’s Budget Development Page.