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Economics3h 12m ago

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

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Santa Ana

Who
Santa Ana officials, Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
What
Santa Ana officials are moving forward with a balanced budget that projects recurring revenues and spending on day-to-day operations at about $427.3 million for 2026-27.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:32:14 GMT · 3h 12m ago
Where
Santa Ana ·
Why
future costs are expected to grow faster than revenues, driven in part by inflation, labor agreements, contract costs and pension obligations, and a local sales tax is set to begin phasing out in April 2029.
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The city of Santa Ana expects to cover its ongoing bills and annual reserves but faces financial challenges in the coming years due to rising costs and the phase-out of a local sales tax. Cuts to services like park maintenance and youth programs are planned, while public safety remains the largest expense.

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  1. Economics3h 12m ago
    Santa Ana officials are moving forward with a balanced budget for 2026-27, with recurring revenues and day-to-day spending each projected at about $427.3 million.
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  2. Economics3h 12m ago
    Santa Ana officials are finalizing a balanced budget for 2026-27 with projected recurring revenues and spending of about $427.3 million each.
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  3. Currently Reading3h 12m ago
    Santa Ana officials are moving forward with a balanced budget that projects recurring revenues and spending on day-to-day operations at about $427.3 million for 2026-27.
  4. Economics3h 12m ago
    Santa Ana officials are finalizing a balanced budget for 2026-27, with recurring revenues and day-to-day spending each projected at about $427.3 million.
    Open article
  5. Economics3h 12m ago
    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.
    Open article
  6. Economics3h 12m ago
    Santa Ana is set to finalize its 2026-27 budget, which projects recurring revenues and spending on day-to-day operations each at about $427.3 million.
    Open article

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