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Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose faces budget shortfalls requiring difficult tradeoffs for resource allocation amid rising service costs and slower revenue growth.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
San Jose Sharks

San Jose proposes $5.57 billion budget without significant cuts to services

San Jose proposes a $5.57 billion budget that prioritizes fiscal responsibility while addressing homelessness and city services.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago
NYC politics

Slack: San Jose city management's half-billion-dollar sleight of hand - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's budget tricks hinder funding for vital services, limiting investments for residents and businesses.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

San Jose workers rally against hiring freeze - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose labor leaders demand increased funding for essential city services amid improved budget deficit figures.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose faces budget shortfalls requiring difficult tradeoffs for resource allocation amid rising service costs and slower revenue growth.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
San Jose Sharks

San Jose proposes $5.57 billion budget without significant cuts to services

San Jose proposes a $5.57 billion budget that prioritizes fiscal responsibility while addressing homelessness and city services.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago
NYC politics

Slack: San Jose city management's half-billion-dollar sleight of hand - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's budget tricks hinder funding for vital services, limiting investments for residents and businesses.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

San Jose workers rally against hiring freeze - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose labor leaders demand increased funding for essential city services amid improved budget deficit figures.
more#san-jose
#budget-crisis
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' budget

Los Angeles faces a budget crisis requiring significant cuts, possibly including layoffs, but Mayor Bass seeks alternatives to minimize job losses.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Oakland finance director resigns; mayor delays release of budget

Oakland's interim mayor delays a critical budget proposal amidst a $265 million shortfall and ongoing leadership turmoil.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' budget

Los Angeles faces a budget crisis requiring significant cuts, possibly including layoffs, but Mayor Bass seeks alternatives to minimize job losses.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Oakland finance director resigns; mayor delays release of budget

Oakland's interim mayor delays a critical budget proposal amidst a $265 million shortfall and ongoing leadership turmoil.
more#budget-crisis
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromKqed
1 month ago

'It's a Mess': Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts | KQED

Nonprofits in Oakland face financial hardships due to delayed city reimbursements, impacting their operational stability and services for vulnerable populations.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Day 35 of the 16th St. Crackdown: sheriffs disperse side streets

Sheriff's deputies are actively patrolling and attempting to clear people and trash from public areas around 16th Street.
Non-profit organizations
fromKqed
1 month ago

'It's a Mess': Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts | KQED

Nonprofits in Oakland face financial hardships due to delayed city reimbursements, impacting their operational stability and services for vulnerable populations.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Day 35 of the 16th St. Crackdown: sheriffs disperse side streets

Sheriff's deputies are actively patrolling and attempting to clear people and trash from public areas around 16th Street.
more#homelessness
#oakland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Early results show Oakland sales tax measure passing

Oakland residents approved a sales tax increase to fund essential city services.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Early results show Oakland sales tax measure passing

Oakland residents approved a sales tax increase to fund essential city services.
more#oakland
#remote-work
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
SF politics

SF Mayor Lurie orders city workers to come back to office 4 days a week: 'We are in a new era'

San Francisco Mayor mandates city workers return to the office four days a week to enhance service delivery.
fromSTLtoday.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

St. Louis has refunded nearly $36 million in earnings taxes to remote workers, surpassing budget expectations and indicating the financial impact of remote work during the pandemic.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF Mayor Lurie orders city workers to come back to office 4 days a week: 'We are in a new era'

San Francisco Mayor mandates city workers return to the office four days a week to enhance service delivery.
fromSTLtoday.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

St. Louis has refunded nearly $36 million in earnings taxes to remote workers, surpassing budget expectations and indicating the financial impact of remote work during the pandemic.
more#remote-work
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

Chow to release proposed 2025 Toronto budget | CBC News

Toronto's 2024 budget is under pressure, with a potential property tax increase anticipated to address a $1.2 billion opening gap.
#public-safety
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago
SF politics

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates at the Sunnyvale forum discussed approaches to address housing and city services, outlining their plans in response to community needs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
SF politics

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Milpitas aims to extend a tax measure to support city services until 2037, addressing a growing budget deficit.
fromsilive
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Staten Islanders are outraged by the rise in garbage can thefts, expressing their frustrations and seeking better solutions from the city.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago
SF politics

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates at the Sunnyvale forum discussed approaches to address housing and city services, outlining their plans in response to community needs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
SF politics

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Milpitas aims to extend a tax measure to support city services until 2037, addressing a growing budget deficit.
fromsilive
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Staten Islanders are outraged by the rise in garbage can thefts, expressing their frustrations and seeking better solutions from the city.
more#public-safety
fromwww.amny.com
7 years ago
New York City

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Residents of Rockaway express significant dissatisfaction with their area's quality of life due to traffic, safety, and mismanagement of city funds.
#budget-cuts
fromCity & State NY
10 months ago
NYC politics

What to watch in the NYC budget fight

The New York City Council and Adams administration are in intense negotiations over proposed budget cuts and restorations.
Restorations are being sought for various services like weekend library service, cultural institutions, 3-K expansion, and park upkeep.
City Council priorities include early childhood education, libraries, parks, housing, Fair Fares, and more.
fromsfist.com
10 months ago
SF politics

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.
fromCity & State NY
10 months ago
NYC politics

What to watch in the NYC budget fight

The New York City Council and Adams administration are in intense negotiations over proposed budget cuts and restorations.
Restorations are being sought for various services like weekend library service, cultural institutions, 3-K expansion, and park upkeep.
City Council priorities include early childhood education, libraries, parks, housing, Fair Fares, and more.
fromsfist.com
10 months ago
SF politics

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.
more#budget-cuts
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