City Council sets May 6 special meeting, encourages participation

Paso Robles Daily News
May 5, 2026
Good morning, Paso Robles. If you’ve got Tuesday, May 6, marked on your calendar, you might want to add a new note: the City Council is holding a special meeting to shape our community’s future. According to the *Paso Robles Daily News*, this gathering is all about setting the goals that will guide our budget from 2026 through 2028. That might sound a bit inside-baseball, but really, it’s about where your tax dollars go—whether that’s fixing potholes downtown, expanding park trails out by the river, or supporting our local farmers market.
What makes this special is that the council is actively encouraging us—yes, you and me—to show up and share our voice. In a town where we still wave to neighbors on Spring Street, that kind of invitation matters. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, this is your chance to help decide what Paso looks like in the next few years. So grab a coffee, head over to city hall, and let your thoughts be heard. Our little slice of the Central Coast is worth showing up for.
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