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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brentwood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026-2028 Operating Budget & Fiscal Forecast
Brentwood's pension plan hit about 93% funded — its best since before the Great Recession — and the council put another $440,787 into the trust. Big savings are projected in the 2030s as unfunded obligations drop off.
Donations and sponsorships policy
The council was scheduled to review donations and sponsorships received from April through September 2026 and consider amendments to the city's donations policy.
Annexation No. 18 to Community Facilities District No. 5
The council was scheduled to hold a hearing on annexing territory into CFD No. 5 and calling a special election, where property owners would vote on the annexation and its special tax. CFDs fund public improvements and services in the affected area.
City Manager separation agreement
The city's top administrator, G. Harold Duffey, has a separation and general release agreement with the city, and the council was scheduled to hear a public report on it. Leadership transitions at the top can affect how city services are run day to day.
Byron-Bethany-Union Cemetery consolidation concern
Two cemetery board trustees warned the county supervisor may replace them to push a consolidation that would send East County cemetery tax dollars to the debt-ridden Alamo Lafayette cemetery. They asked to be agendized November 10.
FY 2026-28 Strategic Plan Framework & Priority Projects
City leaders are shaping Brentwood's multi-year roadmap across six core areas, balancing growth, infrastructure, and community quality of life as development moves into its next phase.