NewsThe LA LocalOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County
LA County seeks resident feedback on priorities for the fiscal year 2027-2028 budget through online surveys
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LA County is inviting residents to share feedback on budget priorities, program cuts, and spending through online surveys open until Saturday, Oct. 31. The responses will help county departments plan for the 2027-2028 fiscal year, with budget recommendations presented to the Board of Supervisors in April.
Read the full story at The LA LocalWhy It Matters
Residents can directly influence how county funds are allocated across 39 programs, including public health, safety services, and youth development, affecting service levels and program funding for the upcoming .
Key Facts
- LA County is accepting resident survey responses regarding its fiscal year 2027-2028 budget through Saturday, Oct. 31.
- Residents can evaluate any of the county's 39 programs, such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Public Health, and Youth Development, or fill out a countywide questionnaire.
- Survey responses are anonymous unless respondents choose to share their contact information.
- Participating departments will review the feedback to inform their budget planning for the fiscal year starting in July.
- Budget recommendations for 2027-2028 will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in April.
- The LA County Board of Supervisors oversees governance for nearly 10 million residents.
- The Board of Supervisors approved a final $54.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year last month, prioritizing housing, safety net services, wildfire recovery, emergency preparedness, and civic engagement.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationLong Beach Post“Publication where the author previously worked.”OrganizationPublic Health“One of the county programs included in the survey.”OrganizationLA County Board of Supervisors“Oversees the county and will receive budget recommendations in April.”OrganizationYouth Development“One of the county programs included in the survey.”locationEast LA“Community covered by the author.”locationLos Angeles County“Seeking resident input on its budget through online surveys.”locationNevada“Location of the historic 2024 Latino vote coverage.”PersonJoseph M. Nicchitta“LA County's Chief Executive Officer who provided a statement on the budget.”locationBoyle Heights“Community covered by the author and visited with family.”OrganizationLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department“One of the 39 county programs residents can weigh in on.”locationFontana“The author's hometown in the Inland Empire.”locationEl Mercadito“Marketplace in Boyle Heights visited by the author.”locationLos Angeles“Location where the author covered local news.”locationInland Empire“Region mentioned in the author's background.”