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Council adopts FY2025 operating budget and staffing schedule after 4-1 vote; debate centers on economic development spending and patrol hours

5071444 · June 24, 2025
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Council approved the FY2025 annual operating budget, schedule of authorized positions and Gann limit by a 4-1 vote after debate over a $1 million economic development allocation, patrol hours and planning staffing levels.

Lake Elsinore City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025 annual operating budget, the schedule of authorized positions and the Gann limit on a 4-1 vote (motion by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson; second by Councilman Manos).

The budget presentation by Assistant Administrative Services Director Brennan Rafferty and supplemental remarks by finance and department staff showed overall revenue increases (noting sales and property tax growth) and rising expenditures. Key budget details discussed by staff and councilmembers…

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