Lurie faces massive budget problem-and his first defining political test - 48 hills

"The budget deficit is a crisis that we must face head-on, and it will require us to make difficult decisions. We can't simply cut our way out of this..."

"If we can't cut our way out of this or balance the budget on the backs of working people-and Lurie has made it clear that he won't cut the police budget-then what's he planning to do?..."

"In 2024, the City's budget shortfall of $780M was disproportionately balanced by $100M in cuts to Community Based Organization Grant programs, including an unprecedented $30M cut in children's services..."

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