Culver City Extends Budget Input Sessions Through July 18

Culver City is holding a second session of the Civic Assembly from July 16 to 18, 2026, to increase public participation in the budget process. The sessions follow earlier community conversations titled 'Let’s Talk Budget, Culver City' held on May 13 at 6:30 PM at the Culver West Alexander Recreation Center and on May 16 at 1:30 PM at the Senior Center. These events allow residents to submit feedback on the draft 2026-27 budget.

Timeline for Resident Input on Local Services

The City Council is also finalizing community input for an updated draft homeless plan, with meetings held on March 18 in person and March 19 virtually to present strategies. A new publicly accessible residential development dashboard provides updates on housing projects under review. Residents can examine the draft budget documents, which include provisions for families, students and seniors, and take part in the remaining engagement workshops.

These consultation steps occur ahead of final budget decisions. The May sessions gathered feedback on spending priorities, while the July Civic Assembly extends opportunities for direct involvement. The dashboard offers ongoing access to information on development activity without requiring attendance at meetings.

Next Steps in the Budget Process

After the July sessions conclude, the city will continue to synthesize input received during the Civic Assembly and prior events. Residents retain access to the draft 2026-27 budget materials and the development dashboard for review at any time. The process supports preparation of the final budget document that determines city services and programs for the coming fiscal year.

Community members interested in the homeless plan update can refer to records from the March meetings. All listed engagement activities remain open to Culver City residents seeking to comment on budget allocations and housing transparency measures.