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Rohnert Park council adopts balanced FY2025–26 budget after hours of debate over pay, services and flooding
Summary
The Rohnert Park City Council voted 5–0 to adopt a balanced FY2025–26 operating budget and five‑year CIP after lengthy public comment about flooding, staff pay and service cuts. Council asked the city manager to prioritize a hydrology study and to revisit senior pool hours at mid‑year.
The Rohnert Park City Council on June 10 adopted the city’s FY2025–26 operating budget and five‑year capital improvement program, approving a package of post‑study session adjustments that rely in part on one‑time casino transfers and targeted revenue amendments to balance the general fund.
City Manager Pedra and Finance Director Betsy Ho presented the final budget, describing a plan that uses a $4.3 million transfer from casino supplemental funds, $1.5 million in set‑aside infrastructure transfers and several post‑study session revenue adjustments to present a balanced operating budget for the coming year.
Supporters of the plan said it keeps core services running while the city confronts a multi‑year structural shortfall. “We are presenting a balanced budget for fiscal year 2025–26,” Finance Director Betsy Ho said, outlining changes to revenues, internal cost…
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