ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Tuesday, the Isla Vista Community Services District unanimously approved its $1.95 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
This was the first use of a Zero-Based Budgeting process where each department’s budget is built from the ground up in order to align with community goals shared the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) in a press release Friday.
“This budget invests strategically in programs that improve the quality of life for everyone in Isla Vista while maintaining a strong financial position for the future,” said Spencer Brandt, IVCSD Board President. “By listening to residents and applying a disciplined budgeting process, we are delivering services that meet today’s needs. As residents express increasing expectations for enhanced transportation, infrastructure, and safety services, we will need to explore additional revenue sources to ensure we can sustainably meet these emerging priorities.”…