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This memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan outlines the March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, directing the City Manager to submit a balanced budget. It emphasizes the city's commitment to addressing homelessness, improving public safety, and enhancing community services, while acknowledging economic challenges that necessitate careful budget management. The memorandum details strategies for reducing unsheltered homelessness, optimizing city services, and increasing successful transitions to permanent housing. It also highlights the importance of collaboration with local and state partners to achieve these goals.
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The memorandum is addressed to the City Council and discusses the March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Mayor Matt Mahan recommends directing the City Manager to submit a balanced budget guided by outlined priorities.
The city has made progress in reducing homelessness, improving public safety, and enhancing community services.
Economic challenges include stagnant job growth and a projected General Fund shortfall of $56 million for 2026-2027.
Strategies include reviewing existing spending, increasing cost recovery for services, and identifying new revenue streams.
The city aims to reduce unsheltered homelessness and improve transitions to permanent housing through various initiatives.
Collaboration with local and state partners is emphasized to enhance service delivery and funding.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 3/17/2026 FILE: 26-251 ITEM: 3.3 Memorandum TO: SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan MARCH BUDGET MESSAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 DATE: March 9, 2026 APPROVED: RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Manager to submit a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, guided by the policy direction and framework of priorities outlined in this March Budget Message. *** In accordance with Section 1204 of the San José City Charter, I present my Fiscal Year 20262027 March Budget Message for consideration by the City Council and the residents of San José. With City Council approval, this initial framework provides the City Manager with direction to prepare proposals for the City Council's budget deliberations in May and to formulate the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. OVERVIEW I. Continuing Our Commitment to Focus The City Council Focus Areas directly reflect the sentiment of our residents, who have clearly and consistently expressed their priorities over the last few years. The 2024-2025 Annual Report on City Services made clear that residents continue to demand progress on reducing homelessness, making housing more affordable, beautifying our community, improving...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Campos, dated March 12, 2026, addresses the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. It recommends actions to convert the 1 Branham Lane Emergency Interim Housing Community into permanent housing, prioritize individuals with disabilities and those aged 55 or older during the transition, and release an informational memorandum on the transition status by August 31, 2026.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It recommends amending the Mayor’s March Budget Message.
The City Manager is directed to convert the 1 Branham Lane Emergency Interim Housing Community into permanent housing.
There is a preference for individuals with disabilities and those aged 55 or older during the transition.
An informational memorandum on the transition status is to be released by August 31, 2026.
The Branham-Monterey Emergency Interim Housing Community provides accessible housing prioritizing safety and privacy.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 3/17/2026 FILE: 26-251 ITEM: 3.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved FROM: Councilmember Campos DATE: March 12, 2026 Date: 3/12/2026 SUBJECT: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message RECOMMENDATION Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message to include the following: 1. Direct the City Manager to pursue the actions necessary to convert the 1 Branham Lane Emergency Interim Housing Community into permanent housing. 2. Direct the City Manager to pursue a preference for individuals with disabilities and for individuals age 55 or older during the transition period. 3. Direct the City Manager to release an informational memorandum on the status of the transition at 1 Branham by August 31, 2026. BACKGROUND Council District 2 hosts some of the largest emergency interim housing communities in San José. The Branham-Monterey Emergency Interim Housing Community (1 Branham Lane) provides dignified, non-congregant, fully ADA accessible housing with bathrooms and kitchenettes, prioritizing safety and privacy for clients. I am grateful for the Mayor’s commitment to “continue to expand the supply of permanent...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Mulcahy addresses the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. It emphasizes the need for a proactive approach to governance in San José, focusing on operational efficiencies, strategic investments, and improved coordination across departments. The memorandum outlines recommendations for enhancing the SJ311 system, empowering city employees to report issues, and maintaining city spaces. It also discusses initiatives for arts funding, airport strategy, and addressing unpermitted vendors, all aimed at improving city services and community outcomes.
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Approval of the FY 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message is recommended.
Emphasis on shifting from a reactive to a proactive governance model.
Introduction of the 'One Team Watch' initiative to empower city staff in reporting issues.
Recommendations for improving the SJ311 system for better constituent service.
Focus on maintaining city spaces, including park restrooms and City Hall environments.
Expansion of successful pilot programs at parks to improve oversight and management.
Coordination with Santa Clara Valley Water for better management of creek corridors.
Addressing unpermitted vending through education and enforcement.
Streamlining arts funding processes to support local artists and cultural organizations.
Strengthening airport strategy and land use for environmental resilience and revenue generation.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 3/17/2026 FILE: 26-251 ITEM: 3.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Mulcahy SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: March 12, 2026 Approved: Date: March 12, 2026 SUBJECT: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. RECOMMENDATIONS: (a) Approve the FY 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. (b) Adopt the proposed language below as part of the FY 2026–2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. SUMMARY: Our office appreciates the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 March Budget Message and the framework it provides for navigating the City’s fiscal outlook. As San José faces a projected General Fund shortfall and broader economic challenges, I recognize the importance of making thoughtful trade-offs that prioritize core services while maintaining long-term stability. I support the Mayor’s emphasis on identifying operational efficiencies, reviewing existing programs, and making targeted reductions where necessary to ensure the City can continue delivering essential services. While these decisions are difficult, they represent a responsible approach to aligning the City’s spending with fiscal realities. I also want to emphasize the importance of...
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Memorandum from Candelas, Campos, Ortiz, Doan & Casey, 3/13/26
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The memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas, Campos, Ortiz, Doan, and Casey outlines recommendations related to the Mayor's March Budget Message, focusing on budget preparation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. It addresses issues such as homelessness prevention, community safety, code enforcement, and support for small businesses. The memorandum emphasizes the need for strategic resource allocation to improve city services and reduce costs for residents while enhancing community engagement and safety.
Key points
Approval of the Mayor's Budget Message with specified changes.
Focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness and preventing families from falling into homelessness.
Support for increasing funding for the BeautifySJ grant program.
Recommendations for strengthening code compliance and community safety initiatives.
Emphasis on investing in youth services and small business support.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 03/17/2026 FILE: 26-251 ITEM: 3.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Campos Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Doan Councilmember Casey SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: March 13, 2026 Approved Date: 03/13/2026 SUBJECT: Mayor’s March Budget Message RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Mayor’s Budget Message with the following changes below and use this direction in preparing proposals for the Council’s budget deliberations and the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027. 2. Approve the Memorandum from Councilmember Campos, dated 3/12/26, 1 regarding the Branham-Monterey Emergency Interim Housing Community. BACKGROUND San José has become one of the most expensive cities in the nation and, by some measures, among the least affordable cities globally. For families with children, the cost of raising a child increased by nearly $3,500 between 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the City has increasingly diverted municipal resources to address gaps in services that are more appropriately funded or administered by other jurisdictions or agencies. When City funds are used to offset responsibilities of other systems, resources intended for public...
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The memorandum from Vice Mayor Pam Foley outlines a recommendation to amend the Mayor's March Budget Message for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It emphasizes the Vision Zero initiative adopted by San José in 2015, aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and severe injuries. The memo highlights the success of quick-build traffic safety improvements and urges the City Manager to sustain and expand these investments along identified Priority Safety Corridors.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It discusses the Vision Zero initiative aimed at eliminating fatal and severe injuries from traffic collisions.
Traffic fatalities have been declining since 2022 due to city investments in safer streets.
Quick-build safety improvements have been effective in reducing speeds and improving safety.
The City Manager is directed to sustain and expand traffic safety investments.
The memorandum includes a background section detailing the success of quick-build solutions in District 9.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 03/17/2026 FILE: 26-251 ITEM:ITEM: 3.3 3.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Vice Mayor Pam Foley SUBJECT: MARCH BUDGET MESSAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 DATE: March 16, 2026 Approved Date 03/16/2026 RECOMMENDATION Amend the Mayor’s March Budget Message to include the following language: Vision Zero In 2015, the City of San José became the fourth U.S. city to officially adopt a Vision Zero initiative, committing to reducing and ultimately eliminating fatal and severe injuries from traffic collisions. Since 2022, traffic fatalities have been declining, reflecting meaningful progress driven in part by the City’s investments in safer streets. Quick-build traffic safety improvements using lower-cost, rapid-deployment treatments such as paint and plastic have been particularly effective at reducing speeds and improving safety. To continue this progress, the City Manager is directed to sustain and expand traffic safety investments, to the extent possible, including quick-build and other low-cost safety improvements along Priority Safety Corridors identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan. BACKGROUND Traffic safety is a key component of community safety as...
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The memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan addresses the City Council regarding the March Budget Message for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It outlines recommendations for accepting and amending the budget message, highlights the city's significant budget shortfall of $56 million, and emphasizes the need for collaboration and careful evaluation of proposals. The document includes an appendix detailing various recommendations from council members and their integration status into the budget message.
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The memorandum is directed to the City Council from Mayor Matt Mahan.
It discusses the March Budget Message for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
The city faces a budget shortfall of $56 million.
Recommendations include accepting the Mayor's budget message and amending it to include specific councilmember memos.
The appendix categorizes various recommendations based on their integration status into the budget message.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 3/17/2026 FILE: 26-251 ITEM: 3.3 Memorandum TO: SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan MARCH BUDGET MESSAGE RECONCILIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 DATE: March 16, 2026 APPROVED: RECOMMENDATIONS 1) Accept the Mayor’s March Budget Message. 2) Amend the Mayor’s March Budget Message to include Councilmember Campos’ memo dated 3/12/26, Councilmember Mulcahy’s memo dated 3/12/26, and the Councilmembers’ Campos, Candelas, Casey, Ortiz, and Doan group memo dated 3/13/26, with the modifications outlined in the Appendix. a) In accordance with City Charter Section 1204, should any direction between the Mayor’s March Budget Message and these memos be substantially similar, the Mayor’s March Budget Message’s scope and wording of direction will take precedence. 3) Accept Vice Mayor Foley’s memo dated 3/16/26. 4) Strike the Ellis Act direction in the Mayor’s March Budget Message. BACKGROUND The Annual Budget Process is one of the most important responsibilities we undertake as a City Council. This upcoming Fiscal Year, our City faces the largest shortfall in recent memory of $56 million as revenue growth slows and our costs continue to rise. This challenging moment...
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The San José Library and Education Commission urges the City Council to maintain full funding for library operations, staffing, collections, and digital equity programs in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. The letter highlights the library's role in education, workforce development, and digital access, noting a 6.35% increase in library visits over the past year. The Commission requests support for core library operations, preservation and expansion of services and collections, workforce development programs, and the advancement of the Facilities and Customer Experience Master Plan. The letter emphasizes the importance of sustained public investment in libraries to ensure equitable access to resources for all residents.
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The Commission appreciates the City Council's commitment to equitable access to information and community resources.
Library visits increased by 6.35% over the past year, reaching 3.8 million visits.
The Commission requests to maintain core library operations and staffing, preserve and expand library services and collections, and strengthen workforce development programs.
The letter emphasizes the need for continued investment in library facilities and infrastructure.
Public investment in libraries is crucial for ensuring equitable access to learning and information.
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February 18, 2026 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council: On behalf of the San José Library and Education Commission, we appreciate your leadership and commitment to equitable access to information, life-long learning, technology, and essential community resources. As you develop the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, the Commission respectfully urges the City to maintain full funding for San José Public Library operations, staffing, collections, digital equity programs, and continued implementation of the Facilities and Customer Experience Master Plan. Libraries are where San José's commitment to opportunity becomes tangible. The San José Public Library is one of the City's most utilized and cost-effective public services, serving as a cornerstone of education, workforce development, and digital access for residents of all ages. Over the past year, library visits increased by 6.35%, reaching 3.8 million visits, reflecting growing demand for education, workforce training, and digital literacy programs. Additionally, the elimination of late fees removed financial barriers for thousands of families. These outcomes clearly demonstrate that when the City invests in its libraries, residents...
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The attachment contains letters from various residents expressing concerns about the current use of the facility at 1 Branham Lane, advocating for its conversion to permanent housing for individuals with disabilities and those aged 55 and older. Residents cite safety issues, neighborhood compatibility, and fiscal responsibility as reasons for this change. They emphasize the need for stable housing solutions rather than temporary shelters, highlighting the negative impact of the current facility on the community. The letters also discuss broader issues related to homelessness and budget priorities in San José.
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Residents express concerns about safety and neighborhood compatibility due to the current use of 1 Branham Lane.
There is a strong advocacy for converting the facility to permanent housing for individuals with disabilities and seniors.
Letters highlight fiscal responsibility and the need for stable housing solutions over temporary shelters.
Concerns are raised about the impact of the facility on property values and quality of life in the neighborhood.
Residents urge the City Council to support the transition to permanent housing to restore safety and stability.
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Thank you, Thanh-Nhan Nguyen This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Christian Wruck This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. news regarding the 1 Branham resident that sexually assaulted a teenage girl. There are other residents residing at the facility that are also on Megan’s Law. 1 Branham has turned this neighborhood into an unsafe area. This area is home to many families with small children, including mine. Many families around here have moved or considered moving due to 1 Branham. Please convert 1 Branham to permanent housing for individuals with disabilities and for individuals 55 and older. Regards, Kathy Nguyen This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. I truly believe that turning this facility into permanent housing would benefit everyone in this area. It is so close to a public library, park and school and in my opinion should have never been built for this type of housing to begin with. When we were told this facility was going to be built, it was sold to us that it...
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The document contains letters from various residents and organizations addressing the San Jose City Council regarding budget priorities and community concerns. Key topics include maintaining funding for climate initiatives, supporting immigrant services, ensuring community safety, and enhancing downtown development. Residents express the need for transparency in city projects and advocate for equitable resource distribution. Specific requests include preserving funding for Climate Smart programs, supporting behavioral health initiatives, and addressing unpermitted vending in downtown areas.
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Residents urge the city to maintain Climate Smart funding and support staffing for climate initiatives.
There is a call to preserve funding for immigrant services and community safety measures.
Concerns are raised about transparency and community engagement in city projects, particularly regarding interim housing.
Support for downtown initiatives, including storefront activation grants and behavioral health support, is expressed by local organizations.
Residents advocate for restoring Zoom access to city meetings to enhance public participation.
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District #2 95136 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Therefore, as you negotiate the budget, I urge you to insist that the final budget, at a minimum: 1. Maintains Climate Smart’s funding at least at current levels and avoids further reductions to climate mitigation or resilience programs. 2. Supports the staffing, partnerships, and implementation capacity needed to keep San José on track toward carbon neutrality by 2030. If Climate Smart staff are stretched thin, they won’t be able to seek out additional funding opportunities to help us achieve our climate goals and deliver the co-benefits of reduced energy bills, improved air quality and health, and safer communities. Thank you, Ruth Merino San Jose District 6 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Delia McVay (they/them) "Wherever we go, we can be a beacon of well being, love, and care that not only touches but uplifts those whom we encounter. Peace comes when our hearts are open like the sky, vast as the ocean." ~Jack Kornfield This message is from outside the City email system. Do...
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The attachment contains various letters from community members and organizations addressing the San José City Council regarding budget priorities for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Key topics include support for the TRUST mobile crisis response program, funding for homelessness prevention and housing stability, maintaining neighborhood association grants, and investments in youth programs and mental health services. The letters emphasize the importance of community engagement, public safety, and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, including youth and families.
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Support for the TRUST mobile crisis response program to provide non-police behavioral health crisis intervention.
Call for increased funding for homelessness prevention programs and tenant legal representation.
Advocacy for maintaining financial grants for neighborhood associations to foster community engagement.
Emphasis on investing in youth programs and mental health services to improve community wellbeing.
Requests for a Youth Empowerment Fund and support for youth leadership initiatives.
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community input before deployment; racial equity impact assessments on all major budget and policy decisions; disaggregated public data reporting across all city departments; community benefit agreements for all subsidized development; and a reparative investment framework that names the history and commits to the repair. Thank you, Lori Katcher This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Click here to join the Gala ticket waiting list. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strengthens families raising loved ones with disabilities through education, support, and advocacy. PHP is not a law firm or legal service agency and, as such, the information contained in this email or in phone conversations is provided for the purpose of informing the review, but should not be considered legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney. This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. March 16, 2026 Mayor & City Council, et. al City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street, 18th Floor San José, CA 95113 Sent via electronic mail Re: 3.1 Mayor’s Budget Message &...
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The text contains a message from Michael Bryant expressing his views on budget cuts and funding priorities, particularly regarding illegal immigration and police funding.
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Michael Bryant identifies as a voter concerned about budget cuts.
He suggests cutting funding for illegal immigration to balance the budget.
Bryant emphasizes the importance of prioritizing funding for citizens over those who are undocumented.
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or politicians. Voters period . I was one of those voters and if you have to cut 56 million out of the budget , then you must cut 1 Million starting right there . If there are people that want to donate money to this cause then let them donate 1 1/2 Million this year if you plan to keep this funding at current levels to support illegal immigration . If you cannot see the importance of funding things that benefit people that were born here or have legally become citizens over those that have jumped the line and gamed the system , then you are not doing your job . You have to balance this budget and that will take some hard decisions . I heard one speaker yesterday say " Defund the Police " , Well I say " Defund the illegal aliens " they bring a lot less to the table here then the police do in our community. Respectfully Michael Bryant This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.