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South Coast city managers describe structural budget gaps; councils hold off on new tax measures
Summary
City managers from Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta said expenses are outpacing revenues, described a reliance on restricted capital funds, and reported that councils are not placing new general tax measures on the upcoming ballot.
City managers at a South Coast Chamber panel described long-term fiscal pressures across the region and explained recent local choices about taxes and budget strategy.
Michael Ramirez, city manager of Carpinteria, said the city faces a structural budget gap driven by rising expenses and relatively flat revenues. He said most capital improvement funding is restricted for specific projects and thus cannot be used for pavement work, which contributes to…
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