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Council adopts FY2026 budgetary principles after debate over withheld positions
Summary
The City Council approved the FY2026 statement of budgetary principles 7–1 after questioning administration plans to retain five management positions that create a roughly $1.4 million gap; the IBA urged continued clarity and written notice when programmatic positions are added outside the budget process.
The San Diego City Council approved the proposed fiscal year 2026 statement of budgetary principles in a 7–1 vote on July 28, adopting an annual framework meant to clarify budget authorities and improve communication between the mayor and the Council.
Lisa Byrne of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst told the Council the principles ‘‘represent an agreement between the Council and the Mayor for administration of the adopted budget’’ and recommended adoption with any desired modifications. The IBA highlighted two substantive additions this…
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