Downtown security ambassador funding
Summary
A downtown business owner asked for extended private security hours, citing loitering, loud music, and marijuana smoke near shops. Councilmembers discussed adjusting security hours and a possible OMBA memo to the city manager and police chief.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
An $80,000-a-year line item is proposed for elimination in the 2026-27 budget.
Downtown business owners and visitors would benefit from extended security presence.
Downtown businesses if security coverage ends; police resources would be strained.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Regular Meeting — June 2, 2026
Business owners warned that a proposed budget cut would eliminate the downtown security ambassador who patrols Alvarado Street, shifting the burden to police and raising safety concerns for the farmers market.
Council Regular Meeting — February 3, 2026
A downtown business owner asked for extended private security hours, citing loitering, loud music, and marijuana smoke near shops. Councilmembers discussed adjusting security hours and a possible OMBA memo to the city manager and police chief.
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