Pleasanton, Calif. – As the City of Pleasanton prepares its next two-year budget, it remains committed to ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability informed by community engagement. To expand opportunities for public participation in the budget development process, the City has launched a new Online Budget Engagement Tool, allowing community members to share their input on potential budget adjustments.
Pleasanton faces a $10 million annual budget deficit, with approximately $3 million in internal cuts already identified, leaving a $7 million gap that still needs to be addressed. To provide transparency and encourage community participation, the City has taken several steps, including conducting an independent financial assessment, which confirmed the City’s structural budget deficit, engaging with an actuarial firm to make recommendations related to potential strategies, risks, and benefits for utilizing pension trust funds, and hosting a Budget Town Hall to discuss financial challenges and potential solutions.
“Community engagement sets the foundation of a transparent and effective budget process. By involving our residents and businesses, we ensure that our financial decisions reflect the ideas and interests of the people we serve,” said Gerry Beaudin, Pleasanton City Manager. “This new online tool provides another opportunity for the community to participate in the budget process and offer valuable feedback.”
Residents are encouraged to review materials from the Budget Town Hall, including a video presentation and materials outlining potential budget reductions. They can then provide input on where adjustments should be made and suggest ideas for cost savings or revenue generation.
The Online Budget Engagement Tool is available now and will remain open through March 24, 2025. The City encourages all residents to participate in this important discussion.
For more information and to access the tool, visit https://forms.office.com/g/4E36ycbfzv.