Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget

Spoke on behalf of SEIU 1021 urging the council to preserve filled positions instead of laying off workers.

Highlighted severely degraded street conditions on Ward Street and urged accelerated repaving.

Expressed support for small sites affordable housing preservation funding.

Urged funding allocation for the small sites program and protection of Measure U1 funds.

Expressed support for prioritizing the small sites program in the biennial budget.

Expressed deep concern over federal housing subsidy shifts and local budget cuts.

Expressed support for funding the Solano Avenue Stroll community event.

Expressed concern regarding proposed 10% reductions to cultural arts grants.

Advocated for small sites housing preservation funding to prevent tenant displacement.

Expressed gratitude for including McGee Street in the Measure FF street paving plan.

Expressed support for funding the Live Free gun violence intervention program.

Expressed strong concern over proposed firefighter position eliminations in the biennial budget.

Argued that rising sales and parcel taxes burden small businesses and risk retail revenue declines.

Expressed gratitude for mayoral support of Live Free and highlighted program success in reducing shootings.

Urged funding allocation for the small sites program to preserve affordable housing.

Urged funding for small sites and protection of Measure U1 affordable housing funds.

Expressed support for small sites funding to keep people in their homes.

Detailed cost savings and community benefits of the Live Free gun violence intervention program.