FY 2026-27 Budget Deficit and Departmental Cuts

Expressed frustration with historical budget tracking issues and questioned the timing of the meeting before the independent audit results were finalized.

Praised city staff for doing a great job with limited resources and urged the committee not to make further cuts to essential services.

Thanked staff for the detailed presentations, noted that comparisons show Fullerton is not bloated, and suggested that passing any tax increase will be difficult without a unified council.

Asked for clarification on whether the proposed cuts actually solve the $13 million deficit and recommended utilizing the existing infrastructure fund instead of threatening public safety cuts.

Expressed appreciation for city services and suggested that departments focus on revenue-generating strategies rather than just spending cuts.