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CriticalTaxes Budget

Budget deficit and Roadmap to Resilience workshops

Costs the city can't control are eating the budget: liability insurance up 153% since 2022, pension costs up 48%, utilities up 70%. Councilmember Barber floated pursuing a state tort cap to slow insurance hikes.

15 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

Measure S renewal for November 2026 ballot

Council wants voter polling on extending the 1% streets tax (Measure P&S), a 5–8% parking tax, and a possible vacancy tax — new revenue ideas in a deficit year.

5 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026