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Santa Rosa starts FY 2026–27 budget season; CFO warns of a growing structural deficit
Summary
CFO Scott Wagner told council the city faces a structural deficit despite recent reductions and one‑time infusions; staff outlined prior actions (54 position reduction, $15.2M ongoing reductions) and forecasted a multi‑million dollar deficit to be refined during budget season.
City financial staff opened the fiscal‑year 2026–27 budget season and warned the council that Santa Rosa continues to face a structural deficit that will require additional actions.
Scott Wagner, the city’s chief financial officer, said council took substantial actions in the past year — including $10.4 million in one‑time monies to shore up reserves, $15.2 million in ongoing reductions and a workforce reduction of 54 general‑fund positions — but that those measures will not eliminate a structural shortfall projected for the…
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