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Antioch council hears sobering budget outlook as reserves used to cover deficits
Summary
City staff outlined FY 2026–27 draft budget showing one‑year planning, projected deficits drawing on a $36M stabilization fund balance and rising personnel costs; council asked staff to return with mitigation options and more detail on police staffing, fees and service priorities.
The Antioch City Council gathered March 10 for a special study session to kick off development of the fiscal year 2026–27 budget and to question staff about options to narrow a multi‑million‑dollar gap.
Finance staff presented a revised one‑year approach, telling council the General Fund remains above the city’s 20% unassigned‑balance policy in the current year (reported at roughly 43.8%) because of a one‑time, $5 million draw from the budget stabilization fund. With the proposed adjustments, staff projected total deficit spending of about $11.38 million in fiscal 2026 and $13.57…
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