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NewsVentura BreezeJuly 1, 2026Ventura

Ventura City Council Approves $527.4 Million Budget for 2026-27

The Ventura City Council has officially adopted a $527.4 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This plan includes a $153.8 million General Fund dedicated to maintaining core city services and ongoing infrastructure, housing, and homelessness initiatives.

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Why It Matters

This budget dictates the total funding available for all city-provided services, including police, fire, and public works, for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Facts

  • The total approved budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $527.4 million.
  • The General Fund is balanced at $153.8 million.
  • The General Fund supports core services including police, fire, parks and recreation, public works, and administration.
  • The budget includes continued investment in infrastructure projects.
  • The budget includes continued investment in housing initiatives.
  • The budget includes continued investment in homelessness initiatives.

Who's Mentioned

organizationVentura Breeze“The news publication reporting the budget adoption.”locationVentura“The city where the budget applies.”organizationVentura City Council“The governing body that approved the budget.”