COMMISSION AGENDA MEMORANDUM BRIEFING ITEM Item No. Date of Meeting DATE: June 22, 2026 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Chris Wimsatt, Chief Financial Officer Michael Tong, Director, Corporate Budget 11a July 14, 2026 SUBJECT: 2027 Budget Development Briefing EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this briefing is to provide the Commission and the public a preview of the budget development. Staff would also like to seek the Commission's feedback on the guidance on preparation of the 2027 budget. This is one of a series of budget briefings to the Commission starting from July prior to the formal Commission reviews and approvals of the 2027 budget from September to November. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING (1) Presentation slides PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS June 11, 2026 - Commission Budget Study Session on Commission Priorities March 12, 2026 - Commission Retreat on Resource Conscious & Levy Scenario Template revised April 12, 2018.