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Santa Ana officials are moving forward with a balanced budget for 2026-27, with recurring revenues and spending on day-to-day operations each projected at about $427.3 million.

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Santa Ana, California, USA

Who
Santa Ana officials, Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
What
Santa Ana officials are moving forward with a balanced budget for 2026-27, with recurring revenues and spending on day-to-day operations each projected at about $427.3 million.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:32:14 GMT · 3h 13m ago
Where
Santa Ana, California, USA ·
Why
The budget is balanced through a mix of spending reductions, revenue adjustments, and other balancing measures, addressing an earlier projected gap of about $19 million.
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While the immediate budget is balanced, city officials warn that future costs are expected to outpace revenues due to factors like inflation, labor agreements, and pension obligations, potentially affecting the city's ability to maintain services long-term.

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