NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Budget Advocates

Bringing Transparency to the City's Budget Process

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The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Budget Day 2025 will be June 21, 2025 where attendees learn more about the Los Angeles City Budget.

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. LEARN MORE

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

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Regular Meeting

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318608922

Meeting ID: 893 1860 8922

AGENDA

Next Regular Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

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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.

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Executive Committee for 2024-2025

Co-Chairs: Jay Handal & Glenn Bailey

Vice Chair of Development: Barbara Ringuette
Vice Chair of Communication: Mihran Kalaydjian
Administrative Secretary: Alena Escobedo
Corresponding Secretary: Cindy Cleghorn

Treasurer: Brian Allen
Parliamentarian: Kay Hartman