Councilors described the previous budget as having "kneecapped" them and raised concerns about inadequate staff and employee burnout affecting constituent service.
Eric Zimmerman emphasized the prior administration's budget cuts have severely restricted the current Council's ability to effectively serve the public, highlighting ongoing issues.
Jamie Dunphy pointed out that despite an increase in council members, the volume of work has not decreased, leading to significant strain on individual staffers.
The new budget increase aims to provide additional support for councilors but still leaves their operational needs, like district offices, unmet.
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