FINANCE & BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING: RECAP AND RECOMMENDATIONS [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, W. KAHOLOKULA, M. LINDLEY]
Staff Direction • 2026-08-31 • Item E.1 • Tracking ID DIR-2026-FBD2A1
Department: City Manager's Department / Finance & Technology Services Department
Tracking ID: DIR-2026-FBD2A1
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Plain language summary
Using city funds, this proposal would allocate approximately $11.2 million for special events in West Hollywood for the fiscal year 2026-27. This includes significant events like the Halloween Carnaval and WeHo Pride, which are major attractions for both residents and visitors. The proposal also suggests updates to the Co-Sponsorship Policy, potentially affecting how community events are funded and organized.
Due: 2026-11-29
Possible Follow-Up Under Review
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What this means to you
For West Hollywood residents, this means continued support and funding for popular community events such as the Halloween Carnaval and WeHo Pride, which are key cultural and social gatherings. The updates to the Co-Sponsorship Policy could lead to more opportunities for local organizations to receive city support for their events, potentially increasing the variety and number of community activities available. Residents may also see changes in how these events are organized and funded, which could affect participation and engagement.
Fiscal impact
$11,186,093 funded by taxpayers