Danville, CA – City Council – Dec 16, 2025
City Council • DanvilleDecember 16, 2025
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Danville closed out 2025 with a meeting that showcased the town's fiscal health, steady governance, and a moment of personal tenderness—Councilmember Renee Morgan dedicated the session in honor of Mayor Newell Arnerich's son. The council adopted a clean-audit financial report, advanced a 9% solid waste rate increase, and locked in a slate of regional board appointments, all without dissent.
Town earns top marks on fiscal transparency: FY 2024–25 audit shows $7.8M revenue surplus, no material weaknesses, and a GFOA Certificate of Achievement.
Solid waste rates set to rise 9% in 2026: RecycleSmart JPA recommendation moves forward; 32-gallon customers face $3.72/month increase.
Library Manager Seng Loven honored: Two-decade tenure recognized for equity-focused programming and top circulation in Contra Costa County.
10,000 visitors pack downtown for Old Oak Tree lighting: Town Manager highlights event success, plus security camera and cybersecurity upgrades.
Valley Link faces funding uncertainty: Councilmember Karen Stepper reports on leadership shifts, route changes, and advocacy efforts for the regional rail project.
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 80-2025, accepting the Town's audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024–25. Finance Director Lonnie Ha reported general fund revenues exceeded budget by $7.8 million, while expenditures came in $3.6 million under projections—leaving a general fund balance of $34.7 million.
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