The Synergy Report

Rifts emerge in San Jose budget talks

Rifts emerge in San Jose budget talks – San José Spotlight The Big Picture San Jose leaders are heading into a contentious budget cycle as they work to close a roughly $56 million deficit, with clear divisions emerging over priorities and strategy. The City Council approved Matt Mahan’s March budget message in an 8–3 vote, […]

New budget documents place San Jose’s estimated shortfall around $56 million

New budget documents place San Jose’s estimated shortfall around $56 million The Big Picture San José is facing a projected $56 million budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year, driven largely by declining sales tax revenue and rising employee salary and benefit costs. The deficit comes as the city begins its annual budget process and […]