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Porterville council sets public hearing for $187.8 million proposed budget, approves 6-month armory review and $30,000 pilot for family reunification
Summary
City council reviewed the proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget totaling $187.8 million, set a Sept. 16 public hearing, approved a six‑month sunset review of the armory operation while pursuing county negotiations, and directed $30,000 from cannabis funds to a family‑reunification pilot; all motions passed 3–0.
The Porterville City Council reviewed a proposed $187,800,000 city budget for fiscal year 2025–26, set a public hearing for Tuesday, Sept. 16, and approved short‑term measures aimed at the Navigation Center/armory and a small pilot program for family reunification.
The city manager presented the budget as balanced but with very limited flexibility, noting the general fund totals about $31.5 million in core services and projected revenues of $35.6 million — a roughly 1% increase over the prior year. The manager said after…
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