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Property tax reform ballot measure and first balanced budget in 31 years

Multiple members tied decisions — the Boys & Girls Club delay, the construction contract continuance — to the November vote on eliminating homestead exemptions, which could cut roughly 10% of the city budget. Expect belt-tightening in the FY27 budget.

5 mentionsLast discussed Sep 17, 2026