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Historic Preservation Commission recommends Planning Department budget after staff outlines cuts and vacancies
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to recommend the Planning Department's proposed 2024—6 work program and budget, after staff described a $799 million projected citywide general-fund shortfall and department reductions including $920,000 in general-fund cuts, $3 million in fee revenue reductions, and about 20 vacancies held to meet attrition targets.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 7 recommended that the Planning Department's proposed budget and work program for fiscal years 2024—2026 be approved, voting unanimously 7-0 after a department presentation and commissioner questioning.
Katie Lay, budget and grants analyst at the Planning Department, told commissioners the city faces a two-year general-fund gap and has directed departments to reduce general-fund spending by 10% per year. Lay said the mayor's office projects a $245,000,000 deficit in fiscal 2024—25 and a $554,000,000 deficit in 2025—26, adding to a $799,000,000 shortfall over the two-year window. To align with those instructions, Planning proposes a $920,000…
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