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Santa Ana reviews draft 2025–26 budget with one-time funds, staffing and capital priorities on the table
Summary
City staff presented a draft fiscal 2025–26 budget that balances recurring revenues, proposes $5.7 million in one-time funds, new positions and a multi‑million dollar capital program. Councilmembers pressed for additions to sidewalks, lighting and park safety and asked for follow-up detail before adoption hearings in June.
City staff presented a draft fiscal 2025–26 general fund budget Wednesday and asked the Santa Ana City Council for direction ahead of a public hearing scheduled for June 3 and adoption planned for June 17.
The presentation, led by the city manager’s office with assistance from Assistant City Manager Kat Downs and Finance Director Alex, outlined a modest revenue outlook and a balanced recurring budget, with approximately $5,700,000 in one‑time funds remaining after proposed allocations. Staff proposed a $2 million deposit to a pension stabilization trust and listed major one‑time allocations for capital, litigation reserves, and facility…
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