Finance Committee reviews 2025-26 budget update with $285M proposal
June 16, 2025 | Salinas, Monterey County, California
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The committee quickly moved to approve the consent agenda, which passed unanimously. Finance Director Selena Andrews then presented an update on the proposed budget, which has increased to approximately $285 million. This budget reflects the city council's strategic goals and priorities established in May 2020, emphasizing areas such as economic development, housing, infrastructure, public safety, and services for youth and seniors.
Andrews highlighted that the budget includes an additional $8 million in capital improvement projects (CIP) and further operating funding investments. The committee was encouraged to provide input on the proposed budget, which aims to address the city's growing needs and priorities.
The meeting underscored the city's commitment to enhancing services and infrastructure, with the finance committee playing a crucial role in shaping the fiscal strategy for the upcoming year. Further discussions and refinements to the budget are expected as the committee continues its review process.
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