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Carlsbad economic update: GDP stable, sales tax dips and city readies FY27 budget
Summary
City staff reported a $18.6 billion local GDP, rising job postings and hotel occupancy; sales tax revenue was down roughly $4.1 million year‑over‑year and staff said the preliminary FY27 budget will reflect conservative estimates.
City staff presented a quarterly economic and financial update showing a mixed picture: Carlsbad’s gross domestic product remains strong (staff cited approximately $18.6 billion), employment indicators held near 4% unemployment and job postings increased modestly, while sales tax revenues fell compared with the prior year.
Rachel Maltz, the city’s senior program manager, highlighted tourism gains and hotel occupancy rebounds in the first quarter of the year. Tess…
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