NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Budget Advocates
Bringing Transparency to the City's Budget Process
About Us:
The Budget Advocates are an elected, all volunteer, independent advisory body charged with making constructive recommendations on the City's budget to the Mayor and City Council and inspiring City Departments to improve their operations. Budget Advocates also solicit stakeholder input on City services, inform Angelenos on the City's fiscal management and report on the City's progress.
Our Mission:
-
Engage with Neighborhood Councils and stakeholders on the City's financial condition
-
Encourage the City to allocate its resources to improve services and quality of life for all Angelenos
-
Advocate for Los Angeles' true potential as one of the world's leading cities
-
Bring transparency to the City's budget process
Neighborhood Council Budget Day 2024
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates held Budget Day 2024 on June 15, 2024 where attendees learned more about the Los Angeles City Budget.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Next Budget Advocates Meeting:
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
VIEW AGENDA
Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654142487
Meeting ID: 816 5414 2487 (Zoom phone numbers at bottom of agenda)
On February 14, 2023 the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates met with Mayor Karen Bass to present some of their budget priorities, including homelessness and housing, funding pensions, infrastructure, ethics, emergency preparedness, Neighborhood Council funding, and the 2028 Olympics.
Executive Committee for 2024-2025
Co-Chairs: Jay Handal & Glenn Bailey
Vice Chair of Development: Barbara Ringuette
Vice Chair of Communication: Miran Kalaydjian
Administrative Secretary: Alena Escobedo
Corresponding Secretary: Adriana Gomez
Treasurer: Brian Allen
Parliamentarian: Kay Hartman
Budget Advocates 2024-2025
CONTACT
US
Mailing Address:
Budget Advocates
200 North Spring Street, Suite 2005
Los Angeles, California 90012
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
BACK TO TOP