Courtesy of Barbara Bry, City Council, District 1:
As chair of the Budget Review Committee, it is my goal to ensure that the City Council approves a balanced Fiscal Year 2018 Budget that preserves core neighborhood services and advances public safety in our communities.
I have been working with my colleagues on the Council to carefully review the Mayor’s proposed FY 2018 Budget and make sure that the community has a chance to weigh in on important decisions about how we spend taxpayer dollars in this challenging fiscal year. Thank you to all of the engaged San Diegans who came to City Hall to testify, sent emails and letters, called, and attended our District town hall meeting to share your priorities and concerns.
Because of your input, many important revisions to restore critical neighborhood services were made to the Mayor’s revised budget, issued on May 16th.
Below is a list of some of my key budget priorities:
- Search to find San Diego’s next Police Chief
- Develop a comprehensive police recruitment plan with funding for implementation
- Increase lifeguard training and staffing
- Create a 5-year roadmap of necessary expenditures to implement the City’s Climate Action Plan
- Increase funding for the Arts
On June 1st, the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst issued a final report on recommended revisions to the FY 2018 budget.
Finally, the City Council is expected to put the stamp of approval on the FY 2018 Budget on June 5th.
As always, please feel free to contact your UC Council Representative, Bridger Langfur (blangfur@sandiego.gov), if you need any assistance from our office.
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