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The new council held its first official meeting to discuss next year's budget as the city faces a $21 million deficit in 2026 and a $152 million deficit in 2027.
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Nirenberg reflected on his last eight years as San Antonio's mayor — what he's accomplished, where the city's fallen short, and what he sees for the future for San Antonio and himself.
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An inaugural report on homelessness from the city's Department of Human Services showed that Bexar County recorded the highest number of unhoused individuals in the last decade during a survey in January, despite a stable homelessness rate over the same period.
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The city budget has not been directly affected by federal spending changes, but city council members expressed concern over how future cuts could affect city services.
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The $3.96 billion budget includes $36.6 million in cuts needed to balance the budget as revenue growth has slowed significantly compared to the last several years.
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SAPD plans to hire 65 new patrol officers. SAFD plans 15 new positions to staff medical teams at the three busiest fire stations — Fire Stations 4, 19, and 44.
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In the first tentative agreement reached between the city and the fire union since 2009, firefighters are receiving a 7% raise in 2025, an 8% raise in 2026, and a 5% raise in 2027.
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The budget includes $10 million in cuts across the city and some new fees for residents on garbage carts and city event tickets, but no new taxes.
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The final days of budget discussion focused on what started as 66 potential amendments that came from $20 million in unexpected revenue from CPS Energy.
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The 2024 plan is about $300 million more than 2023, about a 9% increase. Among the city's priorities: Increase the number of officers for Animal Care Services, police, and fire department.