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.
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.
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.
Riverside CA – City library branches stopped Sunday service in April as Riverside works through its 2026-28 budget pressure and weighs more spending decisions.
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.
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.
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.
