Summary
Santa Rosa projects a $17.5 million shortfall next fiscal year, driven by expiring grants, public safety overtime, and costs growing faster than revenue. The plan: use $8.4 million in reserves, lease fire apparatus, and restructure pension debt — leaving about $4.3 million in department cuts to be revealed May 5-6.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $17.5 million deficit with $4.3 million in department cuts proposed — services residents rely on could shrink.
Residents keep core services longer under the phased approach.
City employees and service users face potential cuts once the $4.3 million reduction list is unveiled.
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