The annual budget is reviewed and approved during a series of meetings each spring, and the city seeks input specific to the proposed budget as part of that process.

• Sign up to be notified of City Council meetings and get agendas and staff reports via email.
• Contact the City Council about your priorities in writing or by speaking during the public comment portion of the City Council agenda.
• Provide input anytime via email.

Upcoming City Council meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget at its meeting on June 16.

Budget public hearing
Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive 

You are welcome to provide input directly to the City Council: 

• You can attend the meeting in person and fill out a request to speak card 
• You can also email comments to clerk@carlsbadca.gov by 2 p.m. on June 16

The meeting will be live streamed on the city’s website and cable channel. 

Community budget workshop

The city held a workshop on Thursday, May 21, for community members who wanted to learn about the city’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. A summary including all questions and comments received during the workshop will be provided to the City Council ahead of its meeting on June 16.

Setting priorities

The annual budget includes work plans and resources to accomplish the goals in the City Council's 5-Year Strategic Plan. The plan includes five main goals that reflect the values the community identified as being most important through public meetings and online engagement.

The city gathers input on issues affecting the budget all year through meetings, workshops, online surveys and more.