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Salinas releases FY 2025–26 proposed budget; council seeks program and CIP priorities
Summary
City staff presented a proposed $275.3 million citywide budget and recommended modest additions to reserves and targeted staffing; council members pressed for clearer priorities for infrastructure (streets/sidewalks) and funding options for recurrent homelessness and street‑maintenance needs.
City staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget to the Salinas City Council during the May 27 special meeting, summarizing revenue, major spending categories, recommended additions to reserves and department requests for the coming year.
Numbers at a glance
Finance Director Selena Andrés and Assistant Finance Director Abe Pedroza described a citywide proposed budget of about $275.3 million that combines all funds (general fund, enterprise funds, capital projects and special funds). The proposed general fund revenue with transfers in was shown at roughly $184.2 million and proposed general fund uses at about $186.7 million; salaries and benefits are the largest single…
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