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San Francisco PD blasted for excessive, unregulated overtime use in new city audit

SFPD's overtime spending exceeded $108 million in 2022-2023, highlighting mismanagement and staffing issues.

New York City Mayor's Prediction of 'Migrant Crime Wave' Never Happened: Report

New York City successfully managed the influx of migrants without the predicted crime wave or budget crisis.

San Francisco PD blasted for excessive, unregulated overtime use in new city audit

SFPD's overtime spending exceeded $108 million in 2022-2023, highlighting mismanagement and staffing issues.

New York City Mayor's Prediction of 'Migrant Crime Wave' Never Happened: Report

New York City successfully managed the influx of migrants without the predicted crime wave or budget crisis.
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Council to see requests for Marshalling Yard extension, ECHO's $350M homelessness plan - Austin Monitor

Austin's Public Health Committee endorses a $350 million plan to tackle homelessness, focusing on sustainable investments and immediate shelter enhancement.
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Oakland budget cuts: police overtime, firehouses, and potentially dozens of city jobs

Oakland plans significant cuts to police and fire services to address a $129 million budget deficit.

Oakland braces for possible layoffs to clear nearly $130 million deficit

Oakland is considering layoffs due to a projected $129 million structural deficit, exacerbated by high interest rates and overspending in the police budget.

Oakland's brand-new, revised deal to sell the Coliseum has a new timeline - and raises more questions

The Oakland city sale of its Coliseum share is crucial for addressing a budget crisis, pending expected payments from a development group.

Oakland budget cuts: police overtime, firehouses, and potentially dozens of city jobs

Oakland plans significant cuts to police and fire services to address a $129 million budget deficit.

Oakland braces for possible layoffs to clear nearly $130 million deficit

Oakland is considering layoffs due to a projected $129 million structural deficit, exacerbated by high interest rates and overspending in the police budget.

Oakland's brand-new, revised deal to sell the Coliseum has a new timeline - and raises more questions

The Oakland city sale of its Coliseum share is crucial for addressing a budget crisis, pending expected payments from a development group.
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Incoming LAPD chief's proposed salary cut after rare drama at Police Commission

The Los Angeles Police Commission approved a salary of $450,000 for new Chief Jim McDonnell, amidst concerns about the city's financial constraints.

City announces $4 million+ in arts grants * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland's 80 arts organizations receive over $4 million in grants, aiding operational flexibility amidst budget constraints.

Who are Oakland's unions backing in this election?

Unions are significantly increasing expenditures to influence Oakland elections, focused on safeguarding city workers amidst an impending budget crisis.

Oakland finalizes sale of its share of Coliseum to AASEG

Oakland sold its Coliseum stake for $105 million to AASEG, aiming to revitalize East Oakland and stabilize city finances.

Paying their way - The Chief

FDNY EMS heavily relies on third-party reimbursements to cover operational costs, with city taxpayers contributing only a small fraction.

5 charts that show how California cities spent $37 billion on public employees last year

Public employees are essential to city operations but represent a significant financial burden.
Compensation costs for city workers in California have significantly increased over the years.

Taxes are rising, as are charges for city services - Austin Monitor

Austin taxpayers will face utility bill increases due to inflation starting this October.

Parks, pools, trees - and dogs - get a boost in new city budget - Austin Monitor

The new city budget enhances parks funding and maintenance, creating a $50 million land acquisition fund and addressing community maintenance concerns.

Op-ed | The fiscal year 2025 Executive Budget gets stuff done for working-class New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faced economic challenges post-COVID, managed to stabilize the financial outlook without service disruptions or tax hikes, benefiting working-class individuals.
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Firefighters launch campaign against Measure HLA, saying 'road diets' threaten safety

The union representing Los Angeles city firefighters is campaigning against Measure HLA, a ballot proposal aimed at improving safety on the city's streets.
The union is concerned that Measure HLA will lead to slower emergency response times and put additional strain on the city budget.

L.A. bus and bike lane measure will cost $3.1 billion, a new report says. Backers cry foul

Measure HLA would cost L.A. at least $3.1 billion over the next decade.
The proposal could lead to shelving other construction projects to make way for required transportation improvements.

Firefighters launch campaign against Measure HLA, saying 'road diets' threaten safety

The union representing Los Angeles city firefighters is campaigning against Measure HLA, a ballot proposal aimed at improving safety on the city's streets.
The union is concerned that Measure HLA will lead to slower emergency response times and put additional strain on the city budget.

L.A. bus and bike lane measure will cost $3.1 billion, a new report says. Backers cry foul

Measure HLA would cost L.A. at least $3.1 billion over the next decade.
The proposal could lead to shelving other construction projects to make way for required transportation improvements.
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Adams admin. restores school programs' funding with $32M investment

The city schools will receive a $32 million investment to protect vital long-term programs previously funded by federal stimulus money.

Sunday Library Hours Will Return in Phases in Brooklyn

Libraries in Brooklyn resume Sunday service thanks to restored funding from the city's fiscal 2025 budget.

Adams admin. restores school programs' funding with $32M investment

The city schools will receive a $32 million investment to protect vital long-term programs previously funded by federal stimulus money.

Sunday Library Hours Will Return in Phases in Brooklyn

Libraries in Brooklyn resume Sunday service thanks to restored funding from the city's fiscal 2025 budget.
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Op-Ed | A budget that prioritizes working-class New Yorkers and seeks to make our city more affordable | amNewYork

Investment in early childhood education and public education system to address affordability crisis in New York City.

'Where is Sheng Thao?': Oaklanders rally, question mayor's whereabouts as city budget looms

Mayor Sheng Thao faces public outcry for lack of response to FBI raid and shooting incidents.
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