The Stockton City Council approved a budget last night that addresses a projected $23 million shortfall. The plan includes more cuts to the police department.
It’s hard to call anyone a winner in the city of Sacramento’s budget this year. The spending plan approved Tuesday closes a $43 million gap with 100 layoffs and sharp service cuts. But the city council did help some departments.
A big setback for Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Tuesday night. By a 7-to-2 vote, the city council denied a motion to ask the city attorney to draft a “strong mayor” measure for the November ballot.
