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Public Hearing on San José's 2026-2027 Budget and Fees

Original title: Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges for the City of San José.

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing provides the opportunity for residents to comment on how the city plans to allocate funds for services and infrastructure, and how much it will charge for city-provided services in the upcoming fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

San José Residents

Residents are subject to the city's fee structures and rely on the services funded by the operating and capital budgets.

City of San José Departments

City departments receive funding allocations through the operating and capital budgets.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The San José City Council has scheduled a public hearing to review the proposed operating and s, as well as updated fees and charges, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets.
The hearing includes a review of proposed fees and charges for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The agenda item is filed under number 26-550.
The item is classified as 'Strategic Support' and is currently 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing allows the public to provide input on the city's proposed spending plans (operating and s) and proposed changes to city fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

How can I participate?

The document indicates this is a public hearing, but residents should check the official City of San José meeting portal for specific instructions on how to provide testimony or attend.

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Budget Cycle Initiation

The introduction of this file in late April signals the start of the formal public review process for the upcoming fiscal year budget.

City of San José

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Sources

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