City Council Meeting, May 20, 2026
Votes on Amendment to Item 4 - Padilla Rodriguez Motion, 13-0 (unanimous of those present)
What happened
The Los Angeles City Council held a public comment session on the FY 2026-27 budget, hearing extensive testimony on funding for TGI wellness programs ($500,000 allocated vs.
- Jurisdiction
- Los Angeles, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 13-0 (unanimous of those present)
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
The city budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was held on the desk for vote at the recessed meeting on May 21, 2026. Budget includes approximately $3.6 billion for LAPD, $500,000 for TGI Wellness and Equity Initiative, increased funding for day labor centers, $1.5 million for Represent LA immigrant legal services, and proposed funding for LA Animal Services including spay/neuter programs.
- Budget vote scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Los Angeles City Council held a public comment session on the FY 2026-27 budget, hearing extensive testimony on funding for TGI wellness programs ($500,000 allocated vs.
Key Decisions (4)
FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
Amendment to Item 4 - Padilla Rodriguez Motion
Continuance of Item 5 - LADBS Lien
Continuance of Items 2 and 3
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple speakers emphasized urgent need for affordable housing funding, with…
Labor
Garment industry representatives reported the sector is struggling, with over…
Infrastructure
LAFD representatives stated the department has the same number of…
Sentiment
Multiple speakers expressed concern about budget priorities, with advocates for…
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