The City of Culver City is moving forward with a structured and transparent process to develop and adopt a balanced Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget. This timeline reflects key milestones, opportunities for City Council review, and multiple points for community input.
Community engagement remains an important part of this process. Residents, businesses, and community partners are encouraged to attend upcoming “Let’s Talk Budget, Culver City” Community Conversations to share feedback on priorities and tradeoffs that will help inform City Council deliberations.
Upcoming dates –
Week of May 11
May 11 – City Council Meeting
Delivery of the Proposed Budget and budget overview presentation
Budget to be made available for public on the City’s website
May 13 – “Let’s Talk Budget, Culver City” – Community Conversation on Budget Input
6:30 PM, Culver West Alexander Recreation Center
May 16 – “Let’s Talk Budget, Culver City” – Community Conversation on Budget Input
1:30 PM, Culver City Senior Center
Week of May 18
City staff to compile and summarize public feedback from Community Conversations
Week of May 25
May 25 – City offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
May 26 – City Council Meeting
Discussion of the Proposed Budget
Public Hearings to present and consider adoption of User Fee and Refuse Rate updates
Week of June 3
Staff to compile and reconcile City Council budget direction
Week of June 8
June 8 – City Council Meeting
Public Hearing for Budget Adoption
June 9 – Staff to compile any final Council-approved budget adjustments
The coming weeks are an important moment for Culver City. We invite you to be part of the conversation as we work toward a balanced budget and plan for the future together.
City of Culver City
