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NewsVentura BreezeJuly 1, 2026Ventura

Ventura City Council Approves $527.4 Million Budget for 2026-27

The Ventura City Council has officially adopted a $527.4 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This plan includes a $153.8 million General Fund dedicated to maintaining core city services and ongoing investments in infrastructure, housing, and homelessness programs.

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Why It Matters

This budget dictates the funding levels for all city-provided services, including police, fire, and public works, for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Facts

  • The total approved budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $527.4 million.
  • The General Fund portion of the budget is $153.8 million.
  • The budget is balanced, meaning projected revenues equal planned expenditures.
  • The General Fund supports core services including police, fire, parks and recreation, public works, and administration.
  • The budget includes continued funding for infrastructure projects.
  • The budget includes continued funding for housing initiatives.
  • The budget includes continued funding for homelessness programs.

Who's Mentioned

organizationVentura Breeze“The news publication reporting the budget adoption.”locationVentura“The city where the budget applies.”organizationVentura City Council“The governing body that approved the budget.”