City Council Priorities

City Council Priorities Setting Process for 2026-28

In early 2026, the City Council will develop a list of objectives and work items to guide staff’s work plan for the 2026-28 budget cycle (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028). As part of this process, there will be several opportunities for public participation, including:

 Citywide Survey December 4, 2025 - January 8, 2026 Survey Link
Community Forum (in person)  January 7, 2026 at 6pm Alexander Hughes Community Center, Padua Room (1700 Danbury Rd.)
Community Forum (Virtual)  January 14, 2026 at 6pm Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92085982008 

Meeting ID: 920 8598 2008
City Council Priorities Workshop   January 31, 2026 at 9am City Council Chamber (225 W Second St.)

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Deputy City Manager Katie Wand at KWand@claremontca.gov or (909) 399-5454.

 

City Council Priorities 2024-26

In November 2023, the City began a public engagement campaign to gather community feedback on City Council Priorities. The City conducted a community survey that asked participants for their opinions on City programs and services, priorities for the City Council, and suggestions for improving City operations and programs. Additionally, the City hired Patrick Ibarra of the Mejorando Group to facilitate three community focus group meetings. At its meeting on April 23, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024-26 City Council Priorities and Objectives document, which informed the budget development process for 2024-26 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026).

City Council Priorities 2024-26

  • Maintain Financial Stability 

  • Preserve Our Natural, Cultural, And Historic Resources 

  • Invest In the Maintenance and Improvement of Our Infrastructure 

  • Increase Livability in Our Neighborhoods and Expand Opportunities for Our Businesses 

  • Ensure The Safety of Our Community Through Community Based Policing and Emergency Preparedness 

  • Promote Community Engagement Through Transparency and Communication 

  • Develop Anti-racist, Anti-discrimination Policies and Plan to Achieve Community and Organizational Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

City Council Objectives 2024-26

Each department developed a work plan for 2024-26 consisting of objectives that will be completed over the next two budget years. Staff will report to the City Council on the progress of the objectives bi-annually in January and July.

2024-26 City Council Priorities and Objectives(PDF, 482KB)

 

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