FY 27 budget cuts to Office of Veterans Support
Long Beach
Summary
The city budget cut the veterans support coordinator from full-time to about 13 hours a week, with $25,000 redirected to the banners program. The original city manager's budget had proposed sunsetting the commission entirely. Commissioners are weighing whether to formally appeal to the mayor, council, and city manager.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The coordinator position lost roughly $25,000 in funding, dropping to about $61,150 for a part-time schedule.
The banners program gains dedicated funding, but veterans services lose most of their staffing support.
Local veterans lose most of the staff support for events, resources fairs, and recognition programs.
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