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CriticalTaxes Budget

Budget deficit and Roadmap to Resilience workshops

The city faces a ~$12 million deficit next year and is balancing with one-time fixes: freezing 30 vacant jobs, cutting rental assistance in half, and using $3.5M in one-time NCIP funds. Staff promised a 'Roadmap to Resilience' over the next 6-8 months, and warned next year's budget will be even harder.

11 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

Measure S renewal for November 2026 ballot

The existing Measure S tax expires March 31, 2027. It brings in roughly $12 million a year for streets, sidewalks, and storm drains — money the city says it can't replace while facing a $12 million structural deficit. Voters will decide in November; it needs a two-thirds yes.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026