Building Organizational Health

A strong city depends on a healthy workforce. 

The city's Realignment Plan also launches a cultural renewal effort – “One SaMo” – built on the values of Humility, Integrity, Motivation, and Care, emphasizing team orientation, accountability, and care for colleagues and community alike. 

Fiscal Framework and Road to Balance 

The Realignment Plan also outlines a 24-month fiscal stabilization program that funds strategic investments while achieving a structurally balanced General Fund by FY 2027-28. 

Key fiscal components include: 

• Expenditure realignment producing about $7.5 million in annual savings. 
• New recurring revenues (approximately $24 million per year) from updated parking programs, EMS transport, credit-card recovery, digital-signage concessions, and fee compliance. 
• Exploration of a 2026 parcel tax measure to maintain partnership funding between the city and Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. 
• Strategic land-asset monetization to rebuild reserves and restore fiscal resilience.