Summary
Speakers say the city spent about $152,000 on the 2023-24 Moon Festivals while vendor fees went to a private nonprofit tied to Councilmember Wu's family, and they're demanding a spending cap and full cost disclosure. They asked the council to draft a fiscal accountability policy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Past festivals cost taxpayers roughly $152,000 combined; the proposed policy would cap direct city spending at $15,000 per event.
Taxpayers who want to see exactly what city-funded events cost.
Residents who enjoy city events could see reduced programming if a cap were adopted later.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Cantos asked staff to study a $50,000 cap per event (except July 4th) to free money for infrastructure, but the motion failed 2-3 after pushback that events like the Fourth of July and summer programs serve residents.
City Council — City Council
Speakers say the city spent about $152,000 on the 2023-24 Moon Festivals while vendor fees went to a private nonprofit tied to Councilmember Wu's family, and they're demanding a spending cap and full cost disclosure. They asked the council to draft a fiscal accountability policy.
City Council — City Council
A $182,751 budget transfer was proposed to support Other Special Events in the Community Services Department — the programming residents see at city events throughout the year.
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