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OSMP seeks early board input on 2026 budget priorities: wildfire, presence on the land and asset management
Summary
Open Space staff presented a high-level kickoff on 2026 budget priorities, emphasizing wildfire and climate resilience, enhanced presence on the land (rangers), and continued asset-management investment; trustees requested trend data and clarity on how citywide strategic priorities intersect with OSMP work.
Open Space and Mountain Parks staff used the Jan. 15 board meeting to provide an early, strategic-level briefing on proposed priorities that will inform the 2026 budget. Staff said they wanted to engage trustees earlier in the cycle to connect the department’s master plan with the City’s strategic plan and to highlight near-term “tier 1” priorities.
Deputy Director Lauren Kilcoyne and senior manager Sam McQueen outlined how OSMP aligns departmental master-plan strategies with broader citywide guidance and then described the…
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