Ryyn Schumacher

FY 2027 city budget

Only ~$167,000 is available without cutting services; the SAFER grant match creates a projected FY 2029 deficit.

City workforce vacancies and retention

Vacancies and turnover affect service delivery and will be a central issue in upcoming labor negotiations.

City employee labor contracts

Unknown; the CFO said any negotiated healthcare costs beyond the budget would need new funding.

Potential half-cent sales tax ballot measure

A half-cent general sales tax would fund essential city services; approval requires 50% plus one vote.

Proposed 1% sales tax measure for November 2026 ballot

Would have raised about $36 million a year, costing shoppers an extra penny per dollar on taxable purchases starting no sooner than April 2027.

Public art funding from water ratepayer funds

Keeps about $2.82 million out of the Ventura Water Pure project's cost — roughly a 2% surcharge on water bills otherwise.

District-based appointments and advisory board overhaul

Senior services program transition

Advisory bodies restructuring

Charter Amendments: Mayor's Term and Measure P Revisit

Each charter amendment on the ballot costs about $81,000.

User and Regulatory Fee Increases

Fees recover city service costs; no significant fiscal impact beyond offsetting inflation.

City finances: clean audit but $26.4M general fund dip

General fund balance fell $26.4 million in one fiscal year, though officials expect recovery in 3-5 years.