Set legal spending limit for city budget year 2021-22
In Plain English
California law requires cities to set a maximum spending limit each year based on population and inflation. Richmond must formally approve this limit before spending any money in the new budget year. The limit prevents cities from growing spending faster than the local economy.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 79-21 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 appropriations limit for the City of Richmond pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond approved its maximum spending limit for the 2021-22 budget year with broad support in a 6-1 vote. This administrative step is required by California law and sets a cap on how much the city can spend based on population growth and inflation, preventing spending from outpacing the local economy. The limit must be approved before the city can spend any money from its new budget. Mayor Butt cast the lone dissenting vote, marking a departure from his usual support for budget measures.
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