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Public Hearing: San José 2026-2027 Budget and Fee Proposals

Original title: Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges for the City of San José.

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as the formal opportunity for residents to provide input on how the city plans to allocate funds for services and infrastructure, and how much it will charge for city-provided services in the coming two-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

San José Residents

Residents are subject to the proposed fees and rely on the services funded by the operating and capital budgets.

San José City Council

The Council is responsible for deliberating and voting on the final budget and fee schedule.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The San José City Council has scheduled a public hearing to review the proposed operating and s, as well as updated fees and charges, for the 2026-2027 fiscal cycle.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets.
The hearing includes a review of proposed changes to city fees and charges for the 2026-2027 period.
The agenda item is filed under number 26-667.
The item is classified as 'Strategic Support' and is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this public hearing?

The hearing allows the City Council to present and receive public feedback on the proposed city budget and fee structures for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal cycle.

How can I participate in this hearing?

The document identifies this as an agenda item for the City Council; residents should check the official City of San José meeting calendar for instructions on how to provide public comment.

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Biennial Budget Cycle

The document confirms the city is operating on a two-year (biennial) budget cycle for 2026-2027.

City of San José

Connected Entities

locationCity of San José“The municipal government body holding the hearing.”Map →

organizationCity Council“The governing body responsible for reviewing and approving the budget.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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