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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BERKELEY LOSES $2.1 MILLION FROM STATE BUDGET CUTS State budget impact is less than had been feared, but the City must still make additional budget reductions to balance its books. Berkeley, CA – California may finally have a budget, but state cuts to funding for local government will require Berkeley re-open its books to make additional cuts. Overall, the budget approved by the Legislature will reduce funds available for Berkeley programs by approximately $2.1 million. This is in addition to the $4.7 million deficit closed by the Council in June While the budget details are not yet fully known, it
appears that the largest cut is a loss of nearly $1.2 million from the
state vehicle license fee. Other
reductions include library funding, redevelopment funding, law enforcement
grants, transportation projects, and health programs. In some cases, the City had prepared for the cut in
this year’s budget. For the
most part, however, the City will have to make additional spending
reductions to balance its books. “While these additional cuts are difficult, I
appreciate that the legislature did work to protect local governments,”
said Mayor Tom Bates. “Now,
my job is to work with the Council and our budget staff to re-balance the
City’s budget.” Mayor Bates is available to speak to the media about
the impact of the state budget cuts on cities and communities.
Having served as a State Assemblyman during the budget crisis of
early 1990s, he has first hand experience on how these decisions get made
and the impact they have on people. #
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