Join the City Council and Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) and participate in a Community Forum on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Ludwick Community Center.

The Community Forum is part of a crucial community-based goal-setting process that happens every two years to establish the top priorities that will make San Luis Obispo an even better place to live, work and play.

The process kicked off with a recent community priorities survey taken by more than 1,000 community members, followed by this Community Forum and an upcoming public City Council Goal Setting Workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2023. That work will then be used to formulate the 2023-25 Financial Plan, which will be adopted in June 2023 and includes the use of Measure G-20 (Local Revenue Measure) funds. 

Get more information about the City's Goal Setting and Financial Planning Process. 

2023-25 Financial Plan Community Forum FAQ 

Based upon community feedback, the 2023-25 Financial Plan’s Community Forum will feature several improvements to enhance public participation in the process. To help, the City developed the following FAQ so you can be more informed and better prepared for the Community Forum. 

When is the Community forum?

Thursday, January 26, 2023  

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the Public Meeting Agendas webpage to view the agenda

Where is the Community forum?

Ludwick Community Center

864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

How should I get there?

There are several transportation options, including walking, bicycling, transit, and car.  Here are the specifics for each mode of transportation:

Bike: There will be a bicycle valet, provided by Bike SLO County, located in the Ludwick Center Parking Lot.

Bus: Routes 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, and 4b all stop at the City's Transit Center which is about a 1-block walk to the Ludwick Community Center. Review SLOtransit.org to find the route and time that works best for you.

Car: A limited amount of on-site and street parking is available.

What is a Community Forum?

This year’s Community Forum will feature an open house with information and community input stations staffed by City employees where you can learn about Major City Goals, core services and feedback from the community priorities survey. There will also be informational stations about the Local Revenue Measure and opportunities to share your input with the City Council and staff.

Will there be a facilitator and an opportunity for public comment?

Yes, there will be a facilitator for the event and yes, there will be an opportunity for public comment. Public comment is optional and will begin at approximately at 8:00 p.m. for those who wish to formally address the Council or elaborate on an idea. Community members wishing to speak need to fill out a speaker card with the City Clerk when they arrive. The amount of time each speaker will be given depends on the number of people who sign up to speak.

How can I prepare for the forum?

There are several ways to prepare for the forum, including:

1) Review the results of the Community Priorities Survey.

2) Review the City’s current Major City Goals here.

3) Think about specific actions or projects that could be accomplished through the Major City Goals.

What if I can’t attend the forum? Can I still participate?

If you are not able to attend in person you can send your ideas on how you think that the City should implement the Major City Goals to CommunityForum@slocity.org. There will also be virtual feedback opportunities during the Forum for viewers watching the live stream on the City’s YouTube channel. You can also attend the Goal Setting Workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

When will the final goals be decided?

The City Council will formally identify the Major City Goals for 2023-25 at the Goal Setting Workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2023.