NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Budget Advocates
Bringing Transparency to the City's Budget Process
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Special Organizational Meeting
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
In-Person
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Conference Room
Los Angeles City Hall 20th Floor
200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
NC Budget Advocates Budget Hearing Presentation 4/27/2026
NC Budget Advocates Meeting with the Mayor 2025
The Budget Advocates met with Mayor Karen Bass and Matt Hale, Deputy Mayor for Finance, Operations & Innovation, on November 13 to discuss the City’s budget, core services, and opportunities to strengthen transparency and accountability in how public funds are allocated.
We appreciate Mayor Bass and Deputy Mayor Hale for taking the time to engage with us and for their willingness to hear community-driven concerns and priorities. The Budget Advocates will continue to represent stakeholders across Los Angeles and ensure that neighborhood voices are included in the City’s budget process.
Executive Committee for 2025-2026
Co-Chairs: Jay Handal & Glenn Bailey
Vice Chair of Development: Barbara Ringuette
Vice Chair of Communication: Mihran Kalaydjian
Administrative Secretary: Adrian Fernandez
Corresponding Secretary: Cindy Cleghorn
Treasurer: William Burt
Parliamentarian: Kay Hartman
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Budget Advocates Elections: Contact Kay Hartman
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Budget Day Planning: Contact Kay Hartman
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Bylaws: Contacts Kay Hartman
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Executive: Contact Jay Handal & Glenn Bailey
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Finance: Contact William Burt
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Outreach: Contact: Mihran Kalaydjian
Budget Advocates 2024-2026
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:
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Budget Advocates Elections: Contact Kay Hartman
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Budget Day Planning: Contact Kay Hartman
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Bylaws: Contacts Kay Hartman
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Executive: Contact Jay Handal & Glenn Bailey
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Finance: Contact Brian Allen
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Outreach: Contact: Mihran Kalaydjian
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