Sacramento City Manager John Shirey released a proposed city budget in which — for the first time since 2008 — the budget is balanced with some $400,000 allocated to an “Economic Uncertainty Reserve” or rainy day fund.
“Based on current trends,” says Shirey in his budget message to the Mayor and City Council, “the city is on a path to recovery from the worst recession in recent history. As such, I am pleased to present the first budget since 2008 that does not necessitate reductions in services, programs or employees.”
Among budget proposals is an initiative that would implement the city’s digital strategy, which will support citywide technology efforts critical to program and service delivery. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for Thursday May 8.
