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Antioch council adopts 2025–26 budget, shortfall of $7.7 million remains; managers to return with follow‑up
Summary
The Antioch City Council on June 24 adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget after months of study sessions and cuts. The adopted plan uses $5 million from the city's budget stabilization reserve and leaves an estimated $7,737,331 general‑fund shortfall to be addressed in the 2026–27 planning cycle.
The Antioch City Council on June 24 adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2025–26 while acknowledging a remaining general‑fund gap the city must close next year.
City Manager Scott and Finance Director Merchant told the council the package reflects months of review, trimming an initial multi‑million dollar deficit. “A general fund budget with a net deficit of $7,737,331 after a $5,000,000 infusion from the budget stabilization fund is presented this evening,” City Manager Scott said during the council presentation.
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