San Jose budget plan avoids layoffs but still trims services before vote
San Jose’s 2026-27 budget proposal is moving through May study sessions, with officials trying to avoid layoffs while still cutting services.
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Covina puts quarter-cent sales tax before voters on June 2 ballot
Covina voters will decide Measure CC on June 2. The city says the proposed 0.25% sales tax could raise about $3 million a year for local services.
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Cincinnati budget proposal prioritizes roads, services, and homeless center
Cincinnati’s recommended 2026-27 budget leans into road repair, staffing, and a planned daytime homeless center as council begins review.
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Santa Ana faces a $19 million budget gap, and the next cuts or fees could hit residents soon
Santa Ana CA – An official county financial report and recent council debate point to a $19 million gap that could affect parks, streets, public safety, and homeless services.
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San Diego’s FY 2027 budget debate: what the $118 million deficit could mean for city services
San Diego CA – The city’s proposed FY 2027 budget opens a fight over a $118 million gap, with libraries, parks, arts funding, and staffing under pressure.
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Sunrise says property taxes fund core city services as Florida’s tax debate heats up
Sunrise FL – The city says property-tax revenue helps pay for police, fire rescue, parks, roads, and other daily services as Tallahassee revisits local tax policy.
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Riverside’s budget squeeze is starting to change city services, and library hours are the clearest sign
Riverside CA – City library branches stopped Sunday service in April as Riverside works through its 2026-28 budget pressure and weighs more spending decisions.
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Seattle sends a $480 million library levy to the August ballot, raising the stakes for taxes and service levels
Seattle WA – The City Council has put a larger $480 million library levy on the August ballot, setting up a vote that could affect branch hours, repairs and future levy room.
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Boston’s FY27 budget debate turns on health costs, school staffing, and service tradeoffs
Boston MA – The city’s FY27 budget is now before the City Council, with rising health care costs and slower revenue growth tightening room for schools and core services.
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Kansas City’s earnings-tax renewal vote is the local story to watch on April 7
Kansas City MO – Voters are deciding whether to renew the city’s 1% earnings tax, a major revenue source for trash, streets, snow removal, and public safety.
