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Residents criticize San Diego's budget shortfall and press for housing protections and public-process reforms
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about a reported $105 million budget shortfall, declining services including library hours and street maintenance, and urged local action on housing—some asked for rent-control measures and better public engagement processes.
Speakers at the Jan. 15 special meeting urged the council to address what one commenter described as a $105,000,000 budget deficit and to improve city services and processes.
Catherine Douglas told the council San Diego faces a $105 million budget shortfall and said voters rejected a sales-tax increase because they do not trust…
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