ARCADIA CONVENES CITIZEN’S FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LOCAL RESIDENTS TO REVIEW CITY’S LONG TERM FINANCES, PLAN FOR FUTURE
August 1, 2018 – On July 24, 2018, the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee held its first meeting to review the City’s long-term financial forecast and to begin its import work to provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the City’s financial future. The Committee is composed of five long-time Arcadia residents with backgrounds in financial management and planning and is tasked with making recommendations to preserve Arcadia’s excellent City services, including cost containment measures, opportunities for efficiency, and potential sources of locally-controlled funding.
“People live in Arcadia because we offer a higher quality of life and better local services than other surrounding cities,” said City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto. “Unfortunately, with the rising cost of services it’s no secret that we face some tough decisions ahead. The City convened the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee to provide independent oversight and make thoughtful recommendations on how to preserve our high quality of life.”
The Committee, which will have the power to review all of the City’s existing finances, is comprised of five well-known residents, all with strong backgrounds in finance and accounting:
- Mickey Segal, a 34-year resident of Arcadia, a former Mayor, and Chair of the City’s previous Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee, Mr. Segal has an extensive background as a CPA and financial advisor, with a particularly strong background in municipal pension financing.
- Robert Miller, a 38-year resident of Arcadia and current member of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, Mr. Miller has extensive experience with financial consulting through his award-winning financial consulting firm and sterling reputation in the financial services industry.
- Tommy Thai, a 12-year resident of Arcadia and former member of Arcadia’s Zoning Review Committee, Mr. Thai brings a comprehensive understanding of the City’s real estate environment, focusing on preserving the high property values and excellent services that make Arcadia a desirable place to live.
- Howard Ursettie, a 45-year resident of Arcadia and Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Ursettie is a long-time financial advisor, providing financial services to individuals and large and small businesses. A well-known figure in the community, Mr. Ursettie brings a deep understanding of neighborhood needs to the Committee.
- Jessica Louie, a 28-year resident of Arcadia and independent auditor, Mrs. Louie has a deep understanding of Arcadia’s finances, having been a part of the independent audit team that previously reviewed the City’s finances. Mrs. Louie also assisted the City in preparing the 2005 budget, saving the City millions of dollars and maintaining a balanced budget.
“We look forward to continuing to discuss our ongoing finances with the City, and evaluating how best to maintain these services, particularly public safety,” said Citizen’s Financial Advisory Chair Mickey Segal.
Over the coming months, the City will continue to work with the community, to solicit additional views while we look towards our mid-year budget review and develop long-term strategies to address the City’s fiscal challenges. To join the conversation, please visit ArcdiaCA.gov/CityWorks to learn more about Arcadia’s financial future.
For more information about upcoming Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee Meetings, please visit ArcdiaCA.gov/CFAC.
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About Arcadia
Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and the 2017 Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County. With the conveniences and amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” provides a quality of life that will go Above & Beyond your expectations.
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