This episode covers the April 23, 2026 Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District meeting, featuring the proposed FY 2026–27 budget and fee schedule, staffing and vacancy reports, and public feedback on the Community Emissions Reduction Plan. Key highlights: the proposed roll-up budget of $49.6M revenue and $56.1M expenditures (use of fund balance), a proposed 2.72% CPI fee increase, five vacant FTEs unfunded for 26–27, updates to the restricted incentives fund and a six-year forecast, and plan revisions addressing tree canopy, truck routing (AB 98), and local jurisdiction comments. The meeting included public hearings, motions to approve actions, and a closed session with no reportable actions.