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Celebrate the Greenbelt

This summer, take a moment to celebrate the San Luis Obispo Greenbelt with the community.

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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

  • City staff and SLO REP Theatre architect stand under large oak tree to discuss its survival.

    Tree Preservation Project

    The City is working with the community to try and save (and possibly move) the large oak tree currently located on the future site of the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO REP). Two expert arborists are guiding the science-based process to prepare the tree for construction activity and possible move nearby.

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  • 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 September 2026
S M T W T F S
1
4:00 PMVolunteer Training - Open Space Restoration
5:30 PMCity Council Meeting
 2
8:00 AMWednesday Workday- Build and Maintain City Trails Volunteer Shift
5:00 PMHRC - Human Relations Commission
5:30 PMPRC - Parks and Recreation Commission
 3
10:10 AMCharly's Zumba Fitness
 4
5:00 PMArt After Dark
5:00 PMConcerts in the Plaza
 5
6 7
Labor Day Holiday
5:00 PMARC - Architectural Review Commission - CANCELLED
 8 9
8:00 AMWednesday Workday- Build and Maintain City Trails Volunteer Shift
10:00 AMTBID - Tourism Business Improvement District
2:30 PMMTC - Mass Transportation Committee
5:30 PMPCC - Promotional Coordinating Committee
6:00 PMPC - Planning Commission - CANCELLED
 10
10:10 AMCharly's Zumba Fitness
12:30 PMCitywide Single Vote Community Meeting
 11
8:30 AMCity of San Luis Obispo Fire Department to Host 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
 12
12:00 PMPublic Art Beautification Service Day
12:00 PMAt The Table of Belonging
13
1:00 PMJack House Open Tour
 14
5:00 PMARC - Architectural Review Commission - CANCELLED
 15
5:30 PMCity Council Meeting
 16
8:00 AMWednesday Workday- Build and Maintain City Trails Volunteer Shift
11:00 AMBox Art Guided Tour
6:00 PMRooted in Art Lecture Series
 17
10:10 AMCharly's Zumba Fitness
5:00 PMChildren's Museum: Moonlight Hours
6:00 PMATC - Active Transportation Committee
 18
9:00 AMBeaver Dam Analog Volunteer Workshop
 19
9:00 AMCreeks to Coast Cleanup
11:00 AMPaint the Plaza Chalk Festival
20 21
5:00 PMARC - Architectural Review Commission
 22
11:00 AMLearn, Swim, Grow in the H2O
 23
8:00 AMWednesday Workday- Build and Maintain City Trails Volunteer Shift
6:00 PMPC - Planning Commission
 24
9:00 AMWhale Rock Reservoir Trail Support Volunteer
10:10 AMCharly's Zumba Fitness
 25 26
10:00 AMSeptember Scramble
6:00 PMCentral Coast Shakespeare Festival: Macbeth
27
1:00 PMJack House Open Tour
6:00 PMCentral Coast Shakespeare Festival: Macbeth
 28
5:30 PMCHC - Cultural Heritage Committee
5:30 PMTC - Tree Committee
 29 30
8:00 AMWednesday Workday- Build and Maintain City Trails Volunteer Shift

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