Declare fiscal emergency due to budget problems and COVID-19 impacts

Political StatementsBudget

In Plain English

The city faces ongoing budget shortfalls where spending exceeds revenue each year. COVID-19 made these problems worse by reducing tax income and increasing costs. If approved, the emergency declaration gives the city more flexibility to cut spending and restructure finances.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 83-20

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Choi
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
Nat BatesAye