San Diego Mayor Signs $5.8 Billion Budget, 13.7 Percent Increase From Last Fiscal Year

Published on June 15, 2024

SAN DIEGO—Mayor Todd Gloria Friday officially signed into law the $5.82 billion Fiscal Year 2025 “Protecting Our Progress” budget passed unanimously by the City Council earlier this week. The budget includes revisions to the initial March budget proposal, as well as recommendations from the city’s Independent Budget Analyst. The budget represents a 13.7 percent increase over the $5.12 billion budget for the 2023–24 fiscal year. “From the start of the process, my commitment to San Diegans was clear: We will navigate our way through these challenging financial circumstances and protect the progress we have made on our top challenges. Together, we’ve done that,” Mr. Gloria said. “I’m grateful for the partnership with the City Council in delivering this fiscally responsible budget that continues to move our city forward. This budget truly represents our shared vision, hard work, and unwavering dedication to making our city the best it can be.”...

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