For residents
Pittsburg City Council — June 15, 2026
Pittsburg City Council meeting ·
This meeting covers Pittsburg's money and services for the next year. The Council will look at the city budget, a five-year plan for road and building projects, and a water shortage plan. One big item for visitors: the hotel tax may go up to 12%. The Council will also fix a damaged slope on Buchanan Road and set up the November 2026 election.
2025 Water Plan and Water Shortage Plan
WaterThe city must update its long-term water plan every five years. This includes a plan for what to do if water runs short during a drought.
Why it matters: This affects your water supply and what rules you may face during a dry year, like limits on watering.
What's being decided: Approve
Five-Year Plan for City Projects
InfrastructureThe city has a plan for building and fixing things like roads and buildings over the next five years. This item sets the projects and money for 2026-27.
Why it matters: This decides which streets and public places get fixed or built near you.
What's being decided: Approve
City Budget for 2026-27
BudgetThe city put together its yearly spending and income plan for the next year. The Council must review and approve it.
Why it matters: The budget decides how much money goes to police, parks, roads, and other services you use.
What's being decided: Approve
Buchanan Road Slope Repair
RoadsA slope on Buchanan Road was damaged by winter storms in 2022-23. The city will hire a company to rebuild it.
Why it matters: This fixes a hazard on a road many people drive and helps keep it safe.
What's being decided: Approve
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
WaterThe city wants to pay a consulting engineer more to help finish upgrades at the water treatment plant.
Why it matters: This work keeps your drinking water clean and safe.
What's being decided: Approve
November 2026 City Election
ElectionsThe city is setting up its election to be held with the county on November 3, 2026, and setting rules for candidate statements.
Why it matters: This is when you vote for some of your local leaders.
What's being decided: Approve
West Leland Road Extension Study
RoadsThe city wants to pay a planning firm more to study a spot for fill dirt near the West Leland Road extension project.
Why it matters: This road project can change traffic and travel in your area.
What's being decided: Approve
Hotel Tax Increase to 12%
TaxesThe city wants to raise the tax paid by hotel guests to 12%. This tax is mostly paid by visitors, not residents.
Why it matters: This brings more money to the city's General Fund to pay for services. It affects you if you rent out rooms or stay in local hotels.
What's being decided: Approve
Plain-language summary prepared by the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce. Not an official record of the City of Pittsburg — verify at pittsburgca.gov.