NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Budget Advocates
Bringing Transparency to the City's Budget Process
Dear Neighbors,
EmpowerLA invites you to attend Empowering Communities: Understanding Neighborhood Councils & Stakeholders Role in City Budget Advocacy on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
This virtual interactive session will provide a detailed overview of the City's annual budget process cycle, highlight opportunities for Neighborhood Councils and community members to actively participate, and ensure their voices are heard throughout the annual budget cycle.
Please Register to attend the virtual invite:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2KLGyw2uSciYtCf00yz7BA#/registration
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Next Regular Meeting
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318608922
Meeting ID: 893 1860 8922
NC Budget Advocates Town Hall on DONE's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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: Brian Allen
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 Brian Allen
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Outreach: Contact: Mihran Kalaydjian
Budget Advocates 2024-2026
CONTACT
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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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