Oakland's interim mayor, Kevin Jenkins, outlined a budget proposal in response to a projected $265 million deficit over two years. His plan includes layoffs of 80 city employees and freezing over 325 positions while ensuring funding for police and fire services remains intact. Jenkins emphasizes public safety as a priority, allocating resources for 678 police officers and multiple police and firefighter academies. Furthermore, the proposal adjusts fire station closures, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining essential services despite financial constraints, aided by a sales tax increase from Measure A.
Faced with an impending $265 million deficit over two years, Oakland's interim mayor proposed a budget focused on stability, including layoffs and funding for police and fire.
To tackle a $265 million deficit, interim Mayor Jenkins proposed cuts to 80 jobs and freezing over 325 positions, while protecting police and fire staffing levels.
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