SAN PABLO, Calif.— The City of San Pablo will host two virtual informational community meetings on the City’s budget. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in English. The second meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m. in Spanish.
The sessions will provide residents with a general overview of the City’s budget, key community investments and challenges the City is facing, such as a projected structural deficit due to rising inflation costs and flattening casino revenues.
“We are committed to being transparent with our residents and making sure they’re well-informed of where the City stands financially and how we’re planning for the future,” said City Manager Matt Rodriguez. “These meetings are an opportunity to ask questions, hear from City leadership and understand the realities of our budget.”
During the meetings, City staff will provide an overview on how the general fund supports daily municipal services, including 911 response, street maintenance and community programs. Staff will also outline the financial pressures that are driving a projected $2 million annual structural deficit for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Among these challenges are four consecutive years of flattening revenues totaling approximately $3.35 million, from the San Pablo Lytton Casino, which accounts for nearly 60% of the City’s general fund. These revenue declines are combined with cost increases for general liability insurance, mandatory pension obligations and other operational expenses.
Following the presentation, residents will have a chance to submit questions for City staff through Zoom’s Q&A feature. The meeting will conclude at 7 p.m. To ensure your voice is heard, submit questions ahead of time to [email protected]
For meeting links and additional information on San Pablo’s budget process, visit www.SanPabloCA.gov/BudgetUpdate
