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for a steady and solid economic and community recovery.   With our finances stabilized, Lane and City leadership focused on providing a clean and safe Santa Monica, emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic recovery. Through the We Are Santa Monica Fund, $1.1 million was raised

customer services to the community. In 2021, join us as we continue to create Santa Monica's bright future, together. Lane Dilg CITY OF SANTA MONICA RESOURCES • COVID-19: santamonica.gov/coronavirus • Reopening Info: santamonica.gov/coronavirus-reopenings • Economic Recovery: santamonica.gov

are now being accepted through the We Are Santa Monica Fund with the goal of raising funds to support 1,000 small businesses with grants of up to $10,000. “Our community’s economic recovery depends on the vibrancy of the small businesses that we love and adore,” said Interim City Manager Lane Dilg

operating and CIP budget for 2024-25 includes $1.8 million of adjustments in support of public safety and economic recovery based on council direction at the May 28, 2024, budget study session, as well as allocation of grant funds to support homelessness programs. Adjustments include: The addition

and inclusive economic recovery. Adoption of the Biennial Budget comes as Santa Monica emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and cultivates a revitalized local economy that reflects and serves our diverse community. The adopted budget is $745 million in FY 2023-24 and $750.6 million in FY 2024-25. Learn

in the City’s economic recovery, homelessness, and business engagement initiatives. Prior to joining the City, he worked for the Mayor of Los Angeles, the U.S. Department of Justice, and President Obama’s White House. "It’s an honor to have the opportunity to lead DOT during this time of transition

of Santa Monica’s commitment to accelerating economic recovery and boosting our local economy. A full list of local employment preparation, job search, career training classes and programs, and tech trainings are also listed on the website at santamonica.gov/hirelocal. Media Contact Carla Fantozzi

and mobility. She was instrumental in ensuring the Santa Monica community was well-informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. In the last two years, despite a significant reduction in communications staffing after the organizational restructuring, Lee established the We Are Santa

and businesses through the protection of financial resources. “Oscar brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and skill to the finance director role,” White said. “His unique perspective and insights will be a tremendous benefit to Santa Monica as we continue to push full steam ahead in our economic

interdepartmental policy projects, including the city’s pioneering framework for shared mobility, while playing a crucial leadership role in the City’s economic recovery, homelessness and business engagement initiatives. Prior to joining the city, he worked for the Mayor of Los Angeles, the U.S. Department