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Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no new news reports related to budget priorities. However, upcoming and recent committee meetings, particularly those of the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS), have focused on reviewing and updating the city’s budget policies and financial reports for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Key agenda items include status reports on City Council focus areas, revisions to budget policies, and oversight of bond program allocations related to public safety and infrastructure. 2) Concrete updates: - The PSFSS Committee is scheduled to meet on February 18, 2026, with a prior meeting held on December 3, 2025, both addressing budget-related topics. - Agenda item 3.4 covers the City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, providing updates on priority initiatives. - Agenda item 2.7 includes the Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, offering a mid-year financial overview. - Also under item 2.7, there are proposed revisions to City Council Policy 1-18, which governs the Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. - Agenda item 3.5 presents the Community Oversight Committee Annual Report on Measure T, detailing the use of General Obligation Bond proceeds for disaster preparedness, public safety, and infrastructure during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 3) What to watch next: - Outcomes and decisions from the February 18, 2026 PSFSS Committee meeting, particularly regarding budget policy revisions and financial reports. - Any formal adoption or amendments to City Council Policy 1-18 following committee recommendations. - Updates or new reports on the allocation and impact of Measure T bond funds in upcoming fiscal years. - Additional budget priority discussions or public communications that may arise after these committee reviews. Note: There is limited direct news coverage on budget priorities in the last 30 days; information is primarily from committee agendas and scheduled meetings.

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NewsSan José Spotlight
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MeetingCity Council
3/5/2026, 12:00:00 PM
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MeetingCity Council
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3/4/2026, 12:00:00 PM
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MeetingCity Council
3/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Summary (draft minutes): 1 City of San José Civil Service Commission COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Sharon Hightower – Chair Gabriel Rodriguez, Sr. Deputy City Attorney Joan P. Smith -Vice Chair Megan Roche, Deputy City Clerk Sa…
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Keith Hertzberg
Budget & Innovation Advisorpolicy
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Acting Chief of Staffpolicy
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Summary (draft minutes): City of San José Civil Service Commission COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Sharon Hightower-Chair Gabriel Rodriguez, Sr. Deputy City Attorney Joan P. Smith-Vice Chair Megan Roche, Deputy City Clerk Samuel…
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5.: City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review.
1.: Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
2.: Fire Department Communications Annual Report.
3.: Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Annual Report.
4.: Neighborhood Quality of Life Team and Enhanced Engagement Program Status Report.
3.5: Community Oversight Committee Annual Report on the Measure T - Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond Program Proceeds and Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2.7: Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. - DEFERRED TO 3/24/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
3.4: City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
2.7: Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18, Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Policy.