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Council Budget Proposal Uses One-Time Funding, Dips Into Reserves to Pile On New Spending and Reverse Mayor’s Cuts

Council Budget Proposal Uses One-Time Funding, Dips Into Reserves to Pile On New Spending and Reverse Mayor’s Cuts

A council budget proposal uses one-time funding and reserve funds to support new spending and reverse previous cuts made by the mayor. Budget chair Strauss expressed concerns about the plan's long-term balance. The proposal would require the council to pass a budget that is not balanced in the long term.

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