A MESSAGE FROM CITY MANAGER DAVID ROBERTS
Carson's future is unlimited and part of
improving the future of this city starts within.
Rebuilding morale, being an advocate for
all our staff, shifting the culture and focusing
on our internal operations has been my
focus within my first 90 days. I believe
in being collaborative and partnering
with our community and businesses.
Now that morale has increased and we
have a healthier and more stable workforce,
my next 90 days will focus on external
operations (businesses and residents).
I will be heavily involved in more of our
Economic Development, Businesses/
Innovation Development and Public
Operations (Safety & Community
Engagement).
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the Carson
City Council unanimously approved a
structurally balanced budget for Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 for the second year in
a row. The total General Fund budget of
$104.9 million, balanced without the use
of any one-time monies, is consistent
with the Mayor and City Council priorities.
The budget makes significant investments
in critical infrastructure projects, economic
development and innovation, while
maintaining a historically strong and healthy
reserve of $39.4 million (48% above the
City Council reserve policy requirement).
Overall, the 2022-2023 budget represents a
13.5% increase over the current year budget
that ends June 30, 2022. The increase
demonstrates the continued growth of the
City’s revenues and the strength of the City of
Carson’s economy.
The Adopted Budget furthers an annual
Capital Improvement Program (CIP),
funding 159 projects and requiring $81.8
million. Capital projects ranges from
supporting parks, public safety, roadways,
street maintenance and technology. The
City also develops a Five Year Capital
Improvement Program, which is a guiding
document outlining all infrastructure needs
of the City. Total funding is not allocated in
future years beyond the next fiscal year.
Passing the budget on time is a move in
the right direction that sends the message
to investors and new businesses that
Carson’s future is unlimited and Carson is
the right place to invest and do business.
I am optimistic and confident that the City
is in a strong financial position to address
the needs and the expectations of the
Carson residents, implement the Council’s
vision and goals, and to continue the long
tradition of thoughtful and prudent financial
planning. Preparation and adoption of the
budget is a team effort involving every City
Council member and every employee in our
organization. Many thanks to the Finance
Department staff led by our outstanding
Director of Finance, Tarik Rahmani for their
guidance and leadership in the preparation
of the annual budget.
For more information about the City budget,
please contact the City Manager’s office at
(310) 952-1729.