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Make Your Vote Count

The way you elect Council Members is changing in 2026! It's called Citywide Single Vote.

What to Know
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Welcome to San Luis Obispo

Whether you live here, work here, are visiting or go to school here, the City of San Luis Obispo welcomes you.

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Getting Down to Business

Whether you’re a start-up or an industry leader, a one person shop or a 400 employee tech giant, San Luis Obispo, with our talented workforce, entrepreneurial culture and superior quality of life, is home to everything you and your employees crave.

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People Serving People

The City government is made up of hardworking community members dedicated to public service and making SLO an incredible place for all. Find out why local government is the most accessible form of government.

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Spotlight

  • Community members pack the Council Chambers during a City Council meeting.

    Open City Hall - Provide Input

    Join the conversation on important San Luis Obispo topics. Read what others are saying and share your own perspective. City officials will review community input as part of the decision-making process. Participation is voluntary, and your information stays confidential. However you choose to engage, thank you for helping shape the future of San Luis Obispo.

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  • Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Foothill Boulevard

    Get Resources to Roll & Stroll

    The Roll & Stroll online resource hub is for people of all ages and ability levels and includes essential safety information, instructional videos, and guidance on navigating new facilities, as well as links to in-person education opportunities.

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  • Three volunteers clean the Sustainable SLO waste and recycling bins.

    Volunteer in Our Community

    Do you want to make a difference in San Luis Obispo? Activate your passion and get involved by signing up to volunteer for the City of San Luis Obispo.

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  • Green hills with blue sky, Text that reads Homelessness Response Strategic Plan 2022-2024

    What are we doing about homelessness?

    San Luis Obispo has a plan to prevent and reduce homelessness here. City Council adopted the City's first-ever Homelessness Response Strategic Plan in March 2023, to create positive, lasting impacts on homelessness in San Luis Obispo.

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    Financial Assistance

    Are you looking for financial assistance with your monthly water and sewer bill? If so, you might qualify for our Customer Assistance Program. If eligible, participants would receive a 15% discount on each monthly water and sewer bil

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EVENTS

Event dates for May 2026
S M T W T F S
1
5:00 PMArt After Dark
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3 4
5:00 PMARC - Architectural Review Commission - CANCELLED
 5
5:30 PMCity Council Meeting
 6
1:30 PMARB - Administrative Review Board Special Meeting
5:00 PMHRC - Human Relations Commission
5:30 PMPRC - Parks and Recreation Commission
 7
7:00 AMCity of SLO Bike Breakfast
 8 9
Laguna Lake MTB Skills Camp
10
1:00 PMMother's Day at the Jack House
 11
2:30 PMAdministrative Hearing
 12
5:30 PMPCC - Promotional Coordinating Committee
5:30 PMCitywide Single Vote Community Meeting
 13
2:30 PMMTC - Mass Transportation Committee
5:00 PMBuilding Inclusive Public Engagement
6:00 PMPC - Planning Commission
 14
9:00 AMTBID - Tourism Business Improvement District
 15 16
17 18
5:00 PMARC - Architectural Review Commission - CANCELLED
5:30 PMCHC - Cultural Heritage Committee - CANCELLED
5:30 PMTC - Tree Committee
 19
5:30 PMCity Council Meeting
 20
6:00 PMATC - Active Transportation Committee
 21
5:00 PMChildren's Museum: Moonlight Hours
 22
9:00 AMCommunity Garden Service Day
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24
1:00 PMJack House Open Tour
 25
Memorial Day Holiday
5:30 PMTC - Tree Committee - CANCELLED
 26
11:00 AMLearn, Swim, Grow in the H2O
5:30 PMCode Enforcement Special Meeting
5:30 PMCity Council Special Meeting
 27
2:30 PMAdministrative Hearing
2:30 PMAdministrative Hearing
6:00 PMPC - Planning Commission - CANCELLED
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