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Mayor Her's First Budget Address Amid $26M Deficit and Controversies

Mayor Her's First Budget Address Amid $26M Deficit and Controversies

Mayor Her delivered her first budget address on Thursday (Aug. 12) facing a $26M deficit. Her budget proposal includes a $20k pay cut from her own salary. The budget will likely involve cuts to social programs and infrastructure, with tax increases off the table. This comes amid the encampment crisis and sexual harassment investigation.

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Updated Aug 14, 2026
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