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A Southern California city is reducing public safety jobs due to a budget shortfall, cutting over 260 positions and eliminating 200-plus vacant roles.

Minneapolis City Council member Michael Rainville warns of a potential 13% property tax increase if the city maintains current services and staffing amid a $30 million budget shortfall. Mayor Jacob Frey is set to present his 2027 budget plan on August 12, with no final decisions confirmed yet.

The Pentagon is depleting its funds rapidly and faces a budget shortfall within weeks due to the war in Iran if Congress does not approve a $67 billion request, according to a report.

Chicago mayor and City Council budget accountability coalition members are blaming each other for a projected $98 million midyear budget shortfall, which could lead to layoffs of city employees including police officers this fall.

The Chicago City Council is scrutinizing the city's budget due to failed revenue projections and proposed cuts to the Chicago Public Schools. During a meeting, council members questioned Johnson's budget team regarding a half-year budget shortfall.

Chicago is facing a $130 million midyear budget shortfall, as announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Dallas has ordered three unpaid furlough days for employees due to a deepening budget shortfall. The city is also under a hiring freeze and faces a projected $51 million budget gap.

Politicians in Dallas faced backlash for attending a World Cup match instead of a budget session, leading to a meeting being cut short due to a quorum issue. Mayor Eric Johnson was booed at a Fan Fest event, and taxpayers covered transportation costs for the council members.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's financial task force proposes revenue measures including a downtown congestion fee, higher electricity taxes for high-volume users, and a sales tax on consumer services to address the city's $36 billion pension crisis and $1.15 billion budget shortfall. The task force, led by Jim Reynolds and Karen Freeman-Wilson, suggests long-term reforms like pension lump-sum payouts and property tax escalators to resolve structural deficits.

Jersey City mayor proposes a 20% tax increase to address a $255 million budget shortfall. The proposal aims to cover financial gaps in the city's budget.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon proposed a 20% property tax increase for quarter three to address a $255 million budget shortfall, sparking resident outrage. The plan aims to close the city's budget gap but faces public backlash.

The Maryland primary election features competitive races for Montgomery County executive and Prince George’s County state’s attorney. Three Democratic candidates for Prince George’s state’s attorney emphasize public safety, juvenile crime, and domestic violence, while three Montgomery County Council members vie for county executive, focusing on budget shortfalls and property tax proposals.

The city is facing a $51 million budget shortfall, the largest since the start of the pandemic. Council members have indicated that staffing, parks, libraries, and police budgets may be affected by the financial challenge.

The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education will terminate its contract with Total School Solutions, the consultant involved in a halted school-consolidation effort, during a special session on June 11. The same meeting will open a public hearing for a 2026-27 budget requiring a $30 million to $35 million shortfall reduction.

Philadelphia Councilmember Isaiah Thomas advocates for replacing the mayor-appointed school board with an elected one, requiring state legislation, voter approval, and power shifts. The proposal follows backlash against 17 school closures and highlights tensions over funding and governance.

Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Chair Isaiah Thomas proposes switching the school board from mayor-appointed to elected, a process requiring state legislation, mayor approval, and voter consent. The change could shift power dynamics by granting the board taxing authority and reducing City Council's influence, amid public backlash over 17 school closures and a $300 million budget shortfall.

Higher gas prices are causing financial strain at the Pentagon, leading the Army to reduce training due to a $4B-$6B budget shortfall.

The Army has canceled medical training courses as part of efforts to address a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. This decision reflects the service's need to manage significant financial constraints while maintaining operational capability.