Overview
- The mayor unveiled the budget on Monday, June 1, proposing a $16.9 billion spending plan that would eliminate roughly 550 positions overall, most of them vacant, and avoid broad additional layoffs beyond the 127 cuts announced in April.
- City officials say the plan narrows a two‑year shortfall of about $600–$642 million by cutting recurring costs: $130 million from tighter hiring, $80 million from reorganization and attrition, and $300 million in other recurring savings.
- The proposal funds recently negotiated labor deals that give police officers and firefighters about 14% raises over four years and includes $20 million for public‑safety equipment and street‑safety projects.
- Lurie’s budget protects and adds targeted homelessness and safety‑net spending, including a $98 million homelessness reserve, $120 million for prevention services and $90 million for shelter and housing interventions.
- The plan has drawn criticism from unions and community groups that want new revenue rather than vacancy cuts, and the proposal now moves to the Board of Supervisors for negotiation and final approval by the Aug. 1 deadline.