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Residents urge protections for libraries, parks and Vision Zero safety as council opens FY2027 budget hearings
Summary
At the evening budget hearing, hundreds of residents urged the council to protect libraries and parks, prioritize Vision Zero traffic safety funding, explore new revenue options and avoid cuts that disproportionately affect low‑income communities.
The San Diego City Council opened public participation for the fiscal year 2027 budget during an evening hearing on Feb. 23, drawing lengthy public testimony on spending priorities and tradeoffs as the city faces a projected structural deficit.
Council President Joe LaCava framed the hearing by urging callers to pair funding requests with suggested cuts, noting the city cannot add services without offsetting revenue or reductions elsewhere.
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