Watch City of Long Beach Mayor and City Manager unveil the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The City of Long Beach held a budget unveiling meeting on July 31, 2026, where the Mayor and City Manager presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The discussion focused heavily on addressing a budget shortfall estimated between $60 to $80 million, driven by rising costs, slowing revenues, and federal funding uncertainties. Key procurement-related topics included targeted reductions in management and supervision positions, shifting costs to eligible funding sources, internal operational cuts, and service reductions affecting public safety, health, and neighborhood services. The budget also proposed investments in public safety hiring, infrastructure projects under the Elevate 28 and Renew 32 plans, and the creation of a new traffic safety division with automated speed enforcement cameras. Funding strategies involved leveraging Measure A revenues, federal and state grants, and partnerships with regional agencies. The Mayor recommended restorations funded by one-time savings and new revenue sources to protect critical services such as public health, emergency response, and youth programs. Capital improvement projects highlighted included $12 million in Tidlands area investments and $24 million in marina fund projects. The budget aims to eliminate the structural deficit, rebuild reserves, and achieve a sustained structural surplus while maintaining fiscal discipline and community priorities.