City Treasurer· 2022-2026
Amy Lee
Monterey Park
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Top issues during term (17)(Taxes Budget)
City AI use policy
November 3 election and city food drive
New public GIS Hub for city information
No big price tag discussed — it's about making existing city data easier to access.
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Estimated $275,000 election cost included in the 2026-27 budget.
Budget and Revenue Engagement Workshops
About $600,000 a year in new general fund revenue if voters approve — paid by hotel and short-term rental guests.
Public Comment Time Limits Reduced
Up to $20,000 for the CivicPlus contract plus $30,000 appropriated for chambers upgrades, translation, outreach and staffing — with no state reimbursement.
November 2026 ballot measure voter education
Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 Renewal
Property owners pay the same flat assessment as in 1996; the general fund covers a $1.4 million shortfall.
CDBG and HOME Grant Funding for 2026-27
About $873,000 in federal funding for the coming program year.
Mid-year city finances and reserve levels
$4.77 million in mid-year budget augmentations approved, including $1 million for the Barnes Park Pool and $1 million for Fire Station 63.
FY 2026-2027 City Budget Adoption
The budget plans for $181 million in revenue and $188.2 million in spending across all funds.
Transient Occupancy Tax increase on November ballot
About $600,000 a year in new general fund revenue if voters approve — paid by hotel and short-term rental guests.
Street lighting and landscaping assessment unchanged since 1996
General fund covers about $1.4 million a year in lighting and landscaping costs the flat assessment doesn't.
Sale of Lee Avenue Property to Recover $2.5M Nuisance Abatement Debt
The city recovers $2.5 million of the debt owed, returning funds to reserves for capital projects.
City Banking and Audit Contracts
Auditor contract not-to-exceed compensation rises from $238,000 to $668,792 through the extended term.
City Workforce Vacancies
New city logo and branding
Rollout is phased to avoid big upfront costs — signs and business cards change only as they wear out.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Lee was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.