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Santa MariaCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
109,880
Per-capita income
$26,772
Median home value
$478,200
Bachelor's or higher
15%
Typical home value $668,983 +3.4% yr/yr · +27.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025594 housing units ($61.6M)
🗳️ Election results (5 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
Alice M. Patino ✓ 11,007 · Diana Perez 10,951 · William "Will" Smith 1,749 · Andrew "Andy" Foster 1,349
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Carlos Escobedo ✓ 2,695 · Gloria Flores ✓ 1,969 · Benjamin Ortiz 1,923 · Mike Cordero 1,715 · Maria Salguero 1,658 · Adilene Rojas-Alejo 283
City Council District 3 2022-11-08
Maribel Aguilera-Hernand. ✓ 3,175 · Gloria Soto ✓ 1,730 · Carol Karamitsos 2,668 · Steven Funkhouser 1,689
Mayor 2020-11-03
Alice M. Patino ✓ 18,129 · Alberto Ugalde 5,032 · William "Will" Smith 4,879
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Mike Cordero ✓ 5,335 · Carlos Escobedo ✓ 2,361 · Osvaldo Sotelo 1,788 · Brian Billones 563 · Christopher Diaz 467

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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Cancelled Meeting
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Special City Council Meeting

Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations, city manager and attorney pay, litigation

This is a special City Council meeting that will immediately recess into closed session to discuss labor negotiations with all bargaining units, performance evaluations and compensation for the City Manager and City Attorney, and two cases involving significant exposure to litigation. The council will reconvene in open session for a report from the City Attorney and public comment before adjourning. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.

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City Hall Council Chambers
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF SANTA MARIA CITY COUNCIL Mayor Alice Patino Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Flores Councilmember Maribel Aguilera Councilmember Richard Batalla Councilmember Gloria Soto SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria 5:30 P.M.   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1.    Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the on-line interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetings-portal .  2.    The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts City Council Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv and on YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.  3.    Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish during City Council meetings on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. 4.    Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice.    AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the Ameri …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Recreation and Parks Commission

Commission to discuss electric bicycle and motorcycle safety campaign

The Recreation and Parks Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The main item of business is a discussion of a public education and awareness campaign on the safe and lawful operation of electric bicycles and motorcycles. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.

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City Hall Council Chambers
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Cynthia Gudino Commissioner Rebecca Carey Commissioner Sally Lopez Commissioner Jose Ramirez Commissioner Yolanda Zamora Recreation and Parks Commission Agenda Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria “Santa Maria Recreation and Parks provides enriching opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community.  We promote responsible stewardship of the environment, healthy people, and a strong community.”   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1. The interactive agenda can be viewed at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetingsportal 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 2. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia the day following the meeting. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2306, or by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting. Assisted Listening devices …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Zoning Administrator

Zoning board to weigh lab expansion and mosque conversion

The Santa Maria Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing on two permit requests: a 13,000-square-foot addition to the Hardy Diagnostics medical lab at 1444 West McCoy Lane, and a conditional use permit to convert a building at 712 East Chapel Street into a religious facility for the Central Coast Islamic Center. Both items are on the consent calendar, meaning they may be approved in one motion unless someone requests separate discussion. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1 :30 P . m . - 2 :30 P . m . Conference Room - Community Development Department 110 S. Pine Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 How to submit public comment: If you wish to address the Zoning Administrator, please submit comments to Dana Eady, Planning Division Manager, at [email protected] or by phone 805-925-0951, ext. 2444. Your comments will be provided to the Zoning Administrator and summarized into the record at the meeting. CALL TO ORDER   Zoning Administrator Chuen Ng PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD   Each member of the audience may address the Zoning Administrator on any subject within the Zoning Administrator’s business. Each member of the audience and each subject is limited to discussion of three minutes or as otherwise directed by the Zoning Administrator. CONSENT CALENDAR   The Consent Calendar is approved with one motion. These items are read only on request of the Zoning Administrator. Should anyone, including members of the public, wish to discuss or disapprove any item, it must be dropped from the blanket motion and considered as a separate item. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 1. HARDY DIAGNOSTICS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDME …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to review code of conduct, public comment rules, and goals

The Santa Maria Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and discuss old business including a code of conduct revision update and public comment time allowance. New business includes departmental goals, followed by the Library Director's report on main and branch libraries. The agenda is largely procedural with no major financial or policy decisions listed.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 2 :00 P . m . Dorthea Nelson Room - Santa Maria Public Library 421 South McClelland Street Santa Maria REGULAR MEETING AGENDA SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DOROTHEA NELSON ROOM 421 SOUTH MCCLELLAND STREET, SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA 1:00 P.M. The City of Santa Maria welcomes orderly participation at its meetings from all members of the public.  This includes assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide an equally effective opportunity for individuals with a disability to participate in and benefit from City activities. To receive reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act during the meeting, please notify the Library Secretary’s office at 421 S. McClelland Street, (805) 925-0951, x2321. The City will give primary consideration to your request in providing assistance.  Examples of assistance may include exhibits in large-sized format, use of assisted listening equipment, use of the California Relay Service, texting by cellular phone, or the services of a live interpreter. Assisted listening equipment can also be used for interpretation by Spanish-only speaking persons. To allow the City to coordinate and request a Spanish interpreter from the volunteer corps, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (8 …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Block Grants Advisory Committee

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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider new transactions and use tax ordinance

The City Council will discuss the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-05 to impose a transactions and use tax, subject to voter approval in November 2026. The body will also review responses to a Grand Jury report on gangs and approve several professional service contracts.

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City Hall Council Chambers
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I'd like to call this meeting to order for the city council meeting of August 4th, 2026. Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Council Member Aguilera? Here. Council Member Batalla? Here. Council Member Soto? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Flores? And Mayor Patino? City Attorney Mr. Watson, would you give us the closed session report? Yes, Madam Mayor. With respect to items 3A and 3B, instructions were provided to the agency negotiators. No further report will be necessary. Thank you. Next item on the agenda is a presentation regarding the summer of 2026 Hometown Heroes to be presented by the Director of Recreation and Parks, Mr . Ramon Gallo. Mr. Gallo? Good evening, Madam Mayor and Council Members. I would like to defer this presentation to Recreation Services Manager, Dennis Smotherman. Thank you. Good evening, Mr. Smotherman. Good evening, Madam Mayor, Council Members, and thank you again for 10 wonderful years of support for this program. We are excited to have over 250 Hometown Heroes being represented, all either past military, current military, and unfortunately, some of those we will be honoring who are no longer with us. Mr. Smotherman, before you start, there's people sitting in the back, and there's room here up front for any of the H ometown Heroes and their families. So we've got the first row open here. Sort of like church, everybody likes to sit in the back, but there is room up front. Thank you, Madam Mayor. The U.S. Armed Forces include Air Force, Army, Coast Guar …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Mayor Alice Patino Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Flores Councilmember Maribel Aguilera Councilmember Richard Batalla Councilmember Gloria Soto CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA CITY HALL 110 EAST COOK STREET Tuesday, August 04, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M. REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1.    Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the on-line interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetings-portal .  2.    The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts City Council Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv and on YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.  3.    Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish during City Council meetings on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. 4.    Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice.  …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting scheduled, no substantive items listed.

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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Recreation and Parks Commission

Commission to consider historic landmark nomination for Elks Field and Simas Park

The Recreation and Parks Commission will review a proposal regarding the historic landmark nomination of Elks Field and Simas Park Baseball Fields. The commission may authorize staff to forward these materials to the Planning Commission for further recommendation.

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City Hall Council Chambers
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Cynthia Gudino Commissioner Rebecca Carey Commissioner Sally Lopez Commissioner Jose Ramirez Commissioner Yolanda Zamora Recreation and Parks Commission Agenda Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria “Santa Maria Recreation and Parks provides enriching opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community.  We promote responsible stewardship of the environment, healthy people, and a strong community.”   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1. The interactive agenda can be viewed at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetingsportal 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 2. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia the day following the meeting. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2306, or by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting. Assisted Listening devices a …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Block Grants Advisory Committee

Committee to review funding priorities for fiscal year 2027-2028

The Block Grants Advisory Committee is holding a special community needs workshop. The committee will discuss current community needs and take action to review and adopt funding priorities for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Esther Acosta First Vice-Chair Robert Doyle Second Vice-Chair Mackenzie Greeley Committee Member Isaac Berumen Committee Member Carla Marrel Committee Member Rosalie Marquez Committee Member Denise Martinez Committee Member Corrie Meals Committee Member Jose Daniel Ramirez Committee Member Tim Seifert BLOCK GRANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library 421 South McClelland Street Santa Maria SPECIAL MEETING - COMMUNITY NEEDS WORKSHOP - 4:00 P.M.   MEETINGS The Block Grants Advisory Committee holds regular meetings on the second Monday of every month. Regular meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Development Department conference room at the Ruffoni Building, 110 South Pine Street, Santa Maria, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined.   INTERPRETER REQUEST To allow the City to coordinate and request a Spanish interpreter from the volunteer corps, contact the Office of the City Clerk by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday before the meeting. Equipo también puede ser utilizado para la asistencia de interpretación para esas personas que solamente hablan español. Para permitirle a la Ciudad que coordine y solicite un interprete de un grupo de v …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to update catering vehicle regulations

The City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Attorney, discuss labor negotiations, and confer on litigation. In regular session, they will consider a proclamation for Recreation and Parks Month and a consent calendar including adoption of an ordinance updating catering vehicle regulations, a resolution for Opportunity Zones 2.0 census tracts, a public convenience determination for a beer/wine license at Super Canasta, and an amendment to a professional services agreement for environmental analysis of a package delivery warehouse.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026-27 landscape assessments and user fee schedule

The Santa Maria City Council approved the consent calendar, including 19 resolutions and one ordinance, covering items from federal advocacy services to on-call engineering contracts. It also adopted the 2026-27 landscape assessments and an updated user fee schedule, and introduced a transactions and use tax ordinance for voter approval in November. A police grant application was pulled from consideration.

City Hall Council Chambers
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that the interpreter for this evening is Ashley Arcianaga. Please raise your hand. - There you are, Ashley. - And ask for listing device if you would like interpretation services. Agendas are now available in Spanish and are provided on white paper in the back of the council chamber. Antes de llamar a la junta orden, me gustaría notar que contamos con los servicios de interpretación para esta junta, la señora Arcianaga está aquí enfrente si necesitas algo. Thank you. I'd like to call this meeting to order for the city council meeting of July 7th, 2026. Madam clerk, can you please call the roll? - Council member Aguilera. - Here. - Council member Thayau. - Here. - Council member Soto. - Here. - Mayor Potem Flores. - Mayor Patino. City attorney, Mr. Watson, would you like to give the closed session report? - Absolutely, Madam Mayor. With respect to items 3A through 3D, instructions were provided to the negotiators, or in the attorneys in various cases. Nothing further will be reported. - Thank you. We will now present a proclamation, proclaiming July 2026 as Recreation and Parks Month in the city of Santa Maria. Whereas Recreation and Parks programs, facilities, open spaces, public art, and community events are essential to the quality of life in the city of Santa Maria. The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department provides opportunities for residents of all ages, abilities , and backgrounds to gather, play, learn, celebrate, volunteer, and build meaningful connectio …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF SANTA MARIA CITY COUNCIL Mayor Alice Patino Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Flores Councilmember Maribel Aguilera Councilmember Richard Batalla Councilmember Gloria Soto AGENDA City Hall, 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria, California Tuesday, July 07, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.     HOW TO PARTICIPATE (SB 707 COMPLIANT) HOW TO VIEW MEETINGS: Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the online interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetings-portal . The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts City Council Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish. YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia . Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish. Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.   HOW TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY WITH TWO-WAY AUDIO: Join via Zoom to register to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting or on a particular Agenda Item. …
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1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA July 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria Roll Call: Councilmember Maribel Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, Mayor Alice Patino Staff Present: City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Director of Recreation and Parks Ramon Galo, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Police Chief Christopher Williams, Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna Schwartz _____________________________________________________________________ CLOSED SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER At 4:05 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Flores called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Aguilera (arrived at 4:10 p.m.), Councilmember Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and Mayor Patino (arrived at 4:30 p.m.). STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson and Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna G. Schwartz. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Mayor Pro Tem Flores opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment. 3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION 3.a Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1) …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review zoning changes for senior mobile home parks and ADUs

The Planning Commission will consider several zoning text amendments to the city municipal code. They will also review a conditional use permit for a new athletic training and research facility.

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City Hall Council Chambers
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Esau Blanco Commissioner Robert Dickerson Commissioner Tom Lopez Commissioner Yasameen Mohajer Commissioner Tim Seifert PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1.    Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the online interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agendas-reports-meeting-videos.  2.    The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts Planning Commission Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv and on YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.  3.    Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish during Planning Commission meetings on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. 4.    Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and the second and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice.    AMERI …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

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Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on pay schedules and legal service contracts

The City Council will review economic development reports and fireworks enforcement efforts. Key decisions include updating the city's pay schedule for police and firefighters and approving legal service amendments. The council will also consider agreements to facilitate the development of the Perlman Apartments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.99M road paving contract and various city resolutions

The City Council approved a construction contract for the Mahoney and Black Road Paving 2026 Project and authorized several administrative resolutions. The council also directed staff to proceed with renaming Cesar E. Chavez Drive following a review of community input.

City Hall Council Chambers
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Antonio sitting in the back. Ask him for a listening device. If you would like interpretation services, agendas are now available in Spanish and are provided on white paper in the back of the council chambers. Antes de llamar a la junta orden, me gustaría notar que contamos con servicios de interpretación para esta junta. El señor Obrado se ha sentado atrás. Las agendas en español están disponibles en la parte posterior de la sala en papel blanco. I'd like to call this meeting to order for the city council meeting of June 16, 2026. Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Councilmember Aguilera. Councilmember Batalla. Here. Councilmember Soto. Here. Mayor Pro Tem Flores. Here. Mayor Patino. City Attorney Mr. Watson, would you please give the closed session report? Yes, Madam Mayor. With respect to items 4A and 4B, instructions were provided to the negotiators on behalf of the city and no further information at this time is reportable. Thank you. So we will now present a proclamation honoring Ann McCarty for her years of dedicated service to the community and Councilmember Soto will be making that presentation. Thank you, Madam Mayor. I am so delighted to be able to present this proclamation to Ann McCarty. I have known her for a number of years now and I'm a big fan and admirer of her work, her leadership, and the role, the pivotal role she plays in our community. Whereas the city of Santa Maria recognizes Ann McCarty for more than 30 years of dedicated service, compassiona …
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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video Mayor Alice Patino Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Flores Councilmember Maribel Aguilera Councilmember Richard Batalla Councilmember Gloria Soto CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA CITY HALL 110 EAST COOK STREET Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1.    Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the on-line interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetings-portal .  2.    The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts City Council Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv and on YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.  3.    Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish during City Council meetings on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. 4.    Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your …
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1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA June 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria Roll Call: Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, Mayor Alice Patino, Councilmember Richard Batalla Members Absent: Councilmember Maribel Aguilera Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Recreation Services Manager Dennis Smitherman, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Interim Director of Utilities Michelle Ruiz, Police Chief Christopher Williams, Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna Schwartz, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez, Director of Recreation and Parks Ramon Galo _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Councilmember Aguilera participated remotely during closed session pursuant to Government Code §54953.8.3. due to "just cause". CLOSED SESSION 2. CALL TO ORDER At 4:06 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Flores called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Aguilera (remotely), Councilmember Batalla, Councilmember Soto (arrived at 4:15 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem Flores and Mayor Patino (arrived at 5:10 p.m.). STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, City Attorney Thomas Watson and Chief Deput …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Recreation and Parks Commission

New Recreation and Parks Director introduced

This meeting is mostly procedural: approving previous minutes, public comment, and staff/commissioner reports. The notable presentations are the introduction of new Recreation and Parks Director Ramon Galo and a Youth and Teen presentation.

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✓ Decided: Recreation and Parks Commission approves June 9 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Staff presented an annual report for the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center and provided a budget overview for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Cynthia Gudino Commissioner Rebecca Carey Commissioner Sally Lopez Commissioner Jose Ramirez Commissioner Yolanda Zamora Recreation and Parks Commission Agenda Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria “Santa Maria Recreation and Parks provides enriching opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community.  We promote responsible stewardship of the environment, healthy people, and a strong community.”   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1. The interactive agenda can be viewed at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetingsportal 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 2. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia the day following the meeting. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2306, or by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting. Assisted Listening devices a …
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1 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria Members Present: Commissioner Rebecca Carey, Chair Cynthia Gudino, Commissioner Sally Lopez, Commissioner Jose Ramirez, Commissioner Yolanda Zamora Staff Present: Business Program Leader Neville Smeda, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Dennis Smitherman, Administrative Assistant Shannon Mendez, and, Assistant Director Angela Oslund, Director of Recreation and Parks Ramon Galo _____________________________________________________________________ 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Commission Chair Gudino called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR 3.a Approval of Minutes Moved by: Commissioner Sally Lopez Seconded by: Commissioner Rebecca Carey Approved 4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to Exceed 15 Minutes) There were no requests to speak. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.a Introduction of Recreation and Parks Director- Ramon Galo Director Galo introduced himself to the Commission and expressed his enthusiasm for joining the City of Santa Maria. He thanked staff and the co mmunity for their warm welcome and stated his commitment to serving the community and enhancing recreation and park services. 2 5.b Youth and Teen Presentation - Jeanette Blanco Recreation Coordinator Jeanette Blanco presented the annual report for the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, highlightin …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Block Grants Advisory Committee

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Cancelled Meeting
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

Planning Commission study session with no substantive items

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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council holds public hearing on FY 2026-28 biennial budget

The City Council will receive a presentation and hear public testimony on the proposed FY 2026-28 Biennial Budget, including General Fund and Measure U overview, then provide input and direction. The consent calendar includes adoption of a zoning map, a $7.3 million transit claim, solid waste rate increases through 2029, and Japanese Community Center rental fees. The council will also go into closed session to evaluate the City Attorney, discuss labor negotiations, and consult on litigation regarding a property tax exchange agreement with the County.

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✓ Decided: Adopted preliminary FY 2026-28 budget, excluded pool closure

The City Council adopted a preliminary biennial budget for FY 2026-28, voting to exclude the proposed pool closure from budget discussion. They approved solid waste collection rate increases through 2029, an updated user fee schedule, and called general and special municipal elections for November 2026. Other actions included a zoning map update, transit fund filing, and new policies on disruptions and public outreach.

City Hall Council Chambers
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that the interpreter for this evening is Jose Gonzalez. Please raise your hand and ask him. He's right there in the back. For a listening device, if you would like interpretation services. I'd like to call this meeting to order for the City Council meeting of June 2, 2026. Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Yes. Council Member Aguilera. Here. Council Member Vithaya. Here. Council Member Soto. Here. Mayor Potem Flores. Mayor Patina. We have the pictures. Can we get those pictures back up on the screen or is it too late? If we can open up the door back there, we cannot close them on a public meeting. If somebody can open one of the doors. Where's my bed? Thank you. Where's my bed? Okay. Last Memorial Day, these are members of FFA from Santa Maria High School and from Pioneer High School. That's a picture of the kids before they were placing the flags. And there they're putting the flags at the graveside. And I'm going to guess there was about 25. And there they're taking instructions on how to place the flags for any of our fallen members of the military. And that was Memorial Day when they came to put the wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery. And there's the group right there. And I'd like to thank the FFA was from Santa Maria and Pioneer. And I'm not sure if there was some from Regetti there or not. But anyway, they did a great job. And the cemetery was covered in less than two hours with all the flags. Because you have to go and you have to read th …
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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video Mayor Alice Patino Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Flores Councilmember Maribel Aguilera Councilmember Richard Batalla Councilmember Gloria Soto CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA CITY HALL 110 EAST COOK STREET Tuesday, June 02, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M. REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1.    Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the on-line interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetings-portal .  2.    The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts City Council Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv and on YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.  3.    Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish during City Council meetings on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. 4.    Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Study Session

Planning Commission study session with no specific items listed

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Robert Dickerson Commissioner Esau Blanco Commissioner Tom Lopez Commissioner Yasameen Mohajer Commissioner Tim Seifert PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION AGENDA Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1 :30 P . m . - 2 :30 P . m . Conference Room - Community Development Department 110 S. Pine Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 COMMISSION: Commissioners Esau Blanco, Tom Lopez, Robert Dickerson, Yasameen Mohajer, and Chair Tim Seifert. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD   Each member of the audience may address the Commission on any subject within the Commission’s business. Each member of the audience and each subject is limited to a discussion of three minutes or as otherwise directed by the Chair. 2. STUDY SESSION ITEM(S):   2.a [ADD ITEM HERE]   3. ORAL REPORTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. Details × close Title Descripti …
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on time extensions for 338 rental homes at Blosser Ranch

The Planning Commission will consider one-year time extensions for three residential subdivisions at Blosser Ranch (Lots 8&10, 9&11, and Lot 4) totaling 338 for-rent single-family homes plus 96 accessory dwelling units and amenities. They will also hold public hearings on conditional use permits for a CRV recycling center at 1128 West Church Street and a tire retail shop at 920 West Main Street.

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City Hall Council Chambers
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Chair Esau Blanco Commissioner Robert Dickerson Commissioner Tom Lopez Commissioner Yasameen Mohajer Commissioner Tim Seifert PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chambers 110 East Cook Street Santa Maria REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.   HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS 1.    Meetings can be viewed in video format alongside the online interactive agenda at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agendas-reports-meeting-videos.  2.    The City of Santa Maria Broadcasts Planning Commission Meetings Live on local Comcast Cable Channel 23, at cityofsantamaria.org/tv and on YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia.  3.    Closed Captioning is available in English and Spanish during Planning Commission meetings on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and at cityofsantamaria.org/tv. 4.    Meetings are replayed on local Comcast Cable Channel 23 and cityofsantamaria.org/tv on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and the second and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are available on demand at YouTube.com/@CityofSantaMariaCalifornia. Attendance at public meetings may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice.    AMERIC …
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Meeting

Santa Maria City Council meeting is only procedural

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Tue May 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to review initial draft Code of Conduct

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on an initial draft of a Library Code of Conduct. They will also consider adjusting the public comment time allowance. The meeting includes approval of minutes from a special meeting in February and a director's report on main and branch libraries.

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Dorthea Nelson Room - Santa Maria Public Library
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 2 :00 P . m . Dorthea Nelson Room - Santa Maria Public Library 421 South McClelland Street Santa Maria REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1:00 p.m. The City of Santa Maria welcomes orderly participation at its meetings from all members of the public.  This includes assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide an equally effective opportunity for individuals with a disability to participate in and benefit from City activities. To receive reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act during the meeting, please notify the Library Secretary’s office at 421 S. McClelland Street, (805) 925-0951, x2321. The City will give primary consideration to your request in providing assistance.  Examples of assistance may include exhibits in large-sized format, use of assisted listening equipment, use of the California Relay Service, texting by cellular phone, or the services of a live interpreter. Assisted listening equipment can also be used for interpretation by Spanish-only speaking persons. To allow the City to coordinate and request a Spanish interpreter from the volunteer corps, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (805) 925-0951 x2307 by 1:00 p.m. on Monday before the meeting. Equipo también puede ser utilizado para la asis …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Recreation and Parks Commission

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Mon May 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Block Grants Advisory Committee

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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 72 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$55.1MUNITED PARADYNE CORP
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF
$15.8MV. LOPEZ JR. & SONS GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT
Department of Defense · BAKERSFIELD VMS
$14.2MUNITED PARADYNE CORP
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF 8501581789!ALONGSIDE REFUELING SERVICES
$13.7MLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Department of Defense · IGF::CT::IGF EDS06 BRIDGE HOME STEP 1
$11.9MV. LOPEZ JR. & SONS GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROJECT NO. 662-23-101, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) RENOVATION
$11.7MBEACON
Department of Defense · GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
$11.0MLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Department of Defense · IGF::CT::IGF EDS06 BRIDGE PROJECT 166 TASK ORDER 0010
$8.7MV. LOPEZ JR. & SONS GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT
Department of Veterans Affairs · ROADS AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT FT ROSECRANS NAT'L
$6.7MUNITED PARADYNE CORP
Department of Defense · CRYOGENIC SERVICES
$6.6MV. LOPEZ JR. & SONS GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT
Department of Veterans Affairs · REQUIREMENT IS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO CONVERT THE 8TH FLOOR NORT

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Santa Barbara County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-3,510 people (+$59.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)16 ({"Fire": 15, "Flood": 13, "Severe Storm": 7, "Freezing": 2, · last Sat Apr 13, 2024)
Traffic fatalities5 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments12,484 (160,460 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,695/mo (1,762 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy30.2% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
1,315 filings · $1.3M total · 14 filers · latest Thu Aug 13, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$310.0M
Annual budget
862
Employees on payroll
594
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$310.0M
Spending$271.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

862 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.478
All kids
0.432
Black kids
0.368

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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