Budgets, Strategic Plans, and More
One of the significant responsibilities of the Council is to inform and adopt major planning documents for the City. These act as the roadmap for staff and inform budgeting priorities.
These are important! Without a strategic roadmap - developed with community input - it would be easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of the mid and long term vision.
One of the significant responsibilities of the Council is to inform and adopt major planning documents for the City. These act as the roadmap for staff and inform budgeting priorities.
These are important! Without a strategic roadmap - developed with community input - it would be easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of the mid and long term vision.
Do you have an issue that your passionate about? See where it fits in to an existing planning document.
Remember to plug in to the often-overlooked planning workshops, because these will influence the City’s priorities moving forward.
Operating & Capital Budget Report (2024-2026)
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (2018) ***
Library Strategic Plan (2022-2026)
Understanding the City’s Organization
Our City is a large organization with several departments: Community Services, Public Safety, Public Works, Community Development, Utilities, City Manager’s Office. Within these departments are divisions. And associated with various departments/divisions are commissions and advisory bodies.
When you have a concern or question, understanding the organization is helpful to inform where and how to direct your questions.
Our City is a large organization with several departments: Community Services, Public Safety, Public Works, Community Development, Utilities, City Manager’s Office. Within these departments are divisions. And associated with various departments/divisions are commissions and advisory bodies.
When you have a concern or question, understanding the organization is helpful to inform where and how to direct your questions. Of course you can always reach out to me, and I can easily connect you to the appropriate staff.
Pizza with Kris & Accomplishments (10.19.25)
Striving to be an Effective Councilmember
What does this mean and what does it look like? After all, I am only one vote, and I am not a magician. So figuring out how to create change has been a process. Some issues are relatively “simple”, most issues are not.
Striving to be an Effective Councilmember
What does this mean and what does it look like? After all, I am only one vote, and I am not a magician. So figuring out how to create change has been a process. Some issues are relatively “simple”, most issues are not. The big issues require moving the ball down the field through education, advocacy and engagement. But I am settling into this position and better understand the rhythm of the City and the proper path for different issues. Read More
Pizza with Kris With Uptown Neighbors (10.18.2025)
Councilmember Kris Beal is inviting Uptown residents to join her for an informal community gathering, “Pizza with Kris,” on Monday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Pizza Express, 3348 Spring St. The drop-in event is open to all community members, with free pizza available while supplies last. Beal said the gathering is meant to give neighbors an opportunity to meet their council representative and share ideas in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Paso Robles Daily News | October 18, 2025
Councilmember Kris Beal is inviting Uptown residents to join her for an informal community gathering, “Pizza with Kris,” on Monday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Pizza Express, 3348 Spring St. The drop-in event is open to all community members, with free pizza available while supplies last. Beal said the gathering is meant to give neighbors an opportunity to meet their council representative and share ideas in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Read More
Podcast | Get Real with Liz (8.30.25)
Enjoy this conversation about how local government works and how to advocate for the things you care about.
Enjoy this conversation about how local government works and how to advocate for the things you care about.
Cannabis, ECHO, Groundwater Basin, and More (8.18.25)
Tomorrow’s meeting has a few interesting items. There will be an presentation on the Utilities Department (L1), a request to purchase an armored rescue vehicle with Supplemental Law Enforcement Surplus Funds (P11), receipt of year end report from ECHO (Q1), and an update (what is the status quo) on cannabis (Q2).
Tomorrow’s meeting has a few interesting items. There will be an presentation on the Utilities Department (L1), a request to purchase an armored rescue vehicle with Supplemental Law Enforcement Surplus Funds (P11), receipt of year end report from ECHO (Q1), and an update (what is the status quo) on cannabis (Q2).. Read More
Public Comment on a Council Agenda Item
Giving Public Comment at Council?
Remember to direct your comments to Council (not the audience). They’re limited to 3 minutes and you should fill out a yellow comment card prior (they’re in the back of the room).
How to submit written comment on an Agenda Item?
Written public comments can be submitted via email to cityclerk@prcity.com prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the Council meeting. They’ll be posted as an addendum to the Agenda. If submitting written comments in advance of the meeting, please note the agenda item by number and name in the subject line. Comments to the clerk will also be distributed to Council.
Giving Public Comment at Council?
Remember to direct your comments to Council (not the audience). They’re limited to 3 minutes and you should fill out a yellow comment card prior (they’re in the back of the room). General public comment (on an item not on the agenda) is towards the beginning of the meeting. Comment on an agenda item is near the agenda item.
Food Trucks! (8.4.25)
Consider attending the Council meeting on Tuesday, August 5. This meeting will be great for newcomers and pros alike. A discussion addressing the Food Truck ordinance (adopted in October) will be interesting.
Consider attending the Council meeting on Tuesday, August 5. This meeting will be great for newcomers and pros alike. A discussion addressing the Food Truck ordinance (adopted in October) will be interesting. Public works will give their monthly update (which is always informative). Other than that, the agenda is light.. Read More
Video Short | What Does a Councilmember Do? (6.15.25)
Enjoy this quick glimpse into my first 6 months!
Enjoy this quick glimpse into my first 6 months!
Paso Groundwater Basin, Community Garden and More (2.28.25)
I’m staying busy with meetings with staff on Economic Development and roads, coffee with community members (thank you for coming!), connecting with community organizations/events.
I’m staying busy with meetings with staff on Economic Development and roads, coffee with community members (thank you for coming!), connecting with community organizations/events (Welcome the Mexican Consul) and more!
Tomorrow (March 1) we’re reviving the Community Garden at Uptown Park at 10am - please come! If you’re downtown, consider updating your Library Card when you’re there (it only takes 5 minutes). Read More
Paso Basin, Sunrise Villas Ribbon Cutting, and Coffee (2.17.25)
A lot of my time is spent researching issues, connecting with staff, formal briefings, and responding to constituents. But I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can be effective to elevate the issues I campaigned on — affordable housing, diverse economic base and jobs, and places and spaces for our youth.
A lot of my time is spent researching issues, connecting with staff, formal briefings, and responding to constituents. But I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can be effective to elevate the issues I campaigned on — affordable housing, diverse economic base and jobs, and places and spaces for our youth. Read More
Water, Housing, Coffee & MLK (1.31.25)
My onboarding process continues, and I’m starting to find a rhythm with my different responsibilities. Here are a few updates on issues and ways to engage.
My onboarding process continues, and I’m starting to find a rhythm with my different responsibilities. Here are a few updates on issues and ways to engage. Feel free to reach out to me at kbeal@prcity.com with questions. Emails are great because I’m able to loop in staff and we can get a sense of what the pressing questions are. I also highly recommend subscribing to the biweekly CITY NEWSLETTER to get a great overview of all of the city’s work.. Read More
Paso Robles Councilmember Kris Beal Announces Office Hours (1.12.25)
Councilmember Kris Beal is inviting Paso Robles residents to join her for an informal community meeting series, “Coffee with Kris.” These Saturday morning gatherings provide an opportunity to meet Councilmember Beal, ask questions, share ideas, and discuss topics that matter most to the community.
Paso Robles, CA – Councilmember Kris Beal is inviting Paso Robles residents to join her for an informal community meeting series, “Coffee with Kris.” These Saturday morning gatherings provide an opportunity to meet Councilmember Beal, ask questions, share ideas, and discuss topics that matter most to the community. Read More
Swearing In & My First Month (1.12.25)
Now for the work. It’s been a busy first month, and the staff and council are gracious in my onboarding process. There are many opportunities for you to engage with local issues - below are some items on how you can get involved in this important work.
Now for the work. It’s been a busy first month, and the staff and council are gracious in my onboarding process. There are many opportunities for you to engage with local issues - below are some items on how you can get involved in this important work. Read More