Oakland's City Council approved a $4.2 billion budget early, emphasizing essential services to mitigate a $265 million deficit. With an unusual near-consensus, the budget maintains public safety by funding fire services and increasing the police force slightly. While acknowledging limited resources, Councilmember Zac Unger remarked on the challenges of doing less but doing it well, dubbing the budget the 'Nobody's Happy Budget.' Additionally, the budget invests in economic development initiatives to support local businesses and community safety.
The adopted budget prioritizes public safety, keeping all 25 firehouses open and funding 678 police officers, alongside significant investments in crime prevention.
Councilmember Zac Unger referred to the budget as the 'Nobody's Happy Budget,' emphasizing the need to do fewer things, but execute them well.
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