Published on April 22, 2026
The City of Culver City is providing an update on its Civic Assembly focused on increasing public participation in the budget process.
In order to maximize the effectiveness and value of the City’s first-ever Civic Assembly, the project timeline is being adjusted. The first session of the Civic Assembly, conducted by the Center for New Democratic Processes (CNDP), will take place as scheduled from May 14 through May 16, 2026. The concluding session will now take place in Summer 2026, with dates to be determined and announced at a later time.
This timeline adjustment will ensure that results from the Assembly can be more effectively integrated into future public participation activities and contribute to the City’s new priority-based budgeting process in upcoming budget cycles.
“We are committed to making sure this Civic Assembly is both meaningful and impactful," said City Manager Odis Jones. "Adjusting the timeline allows us to engage more thoughtfully with participants and ensures that what we learn can be fully integrated into our ongoing efforts to strengthen public participation in the budget process.”
Preliminary findings from the May 14–16 session will be presented at the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting. Final results will be shared upon conclusion of the Assembly this summer.
Culver City residents (aged 18+) who are interested in joining the Civic Assembly can visit the CNDP website to learn more and join the applicant pool. Thirty participants from the applicant pool will be selected randomly to participate in the Assembly. Participants who are selected and who attend all three days will receive an honorarium of $675.00. All residents who have already submitted an Expression of Interest form for the Civic Assembly will remain eligible for inclusion in the lottery selection process.