# Buena Park State of the City 2026

The City of Buena Park’s 2026 State of the City presentation on October 27, 2026, reported on the city’s balanced budget, capital investments, economic development and public services. The city spends roughly $180 million annually and maintains general-fund reserves above its 25% policy threshold. Measure R, approved by voters in 2024, is generating about $20 million in additional annual revenue for public safety, road and park improvements. Projects highlighted included road upgrades, park renovations and a new pocket park; the city also offers local businesses grants of $10,000 for cosmetic improvements and $95,000 for structural improvements. No bids, vendor selections or contract awards were announced at the event.

The presentation described commercial and community facility developments, including a Boys & Girls Club renovation, the Buena Park Library District’s building project, a new fire wildfire center, and private investments such as a Cadillac dealership and the planned Buena Park Boardwalk attractions. The city emphasized its community workforce agreement, which uses a skilled and trained local workforce on public projects and may shape contractor opportunities. Separately, the mayor reported that the Orange County Fire Authority board had approved a five-year firefighter contract about two months earlier; the presentation also described the city’s fire-service cash contract as having annual increases capped at up to 4.5%. No new spending or procurement motion was put forward during the presentation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Buena Park State of the City 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rixf-0IH4qw) - CityofBuenaPark