Summary
Santa Barbara’s city budget is looking shaky, and a local columnist says the city should hit pause on new spending or commitments until it gets its fiscal house in order. If you care about where your tax dollars go, this is a budget debate worth watching.
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Impact analysis
New spending could make a tight budget worse, so the city may need to tighten up before taking on more costs.
Taxpayers and residents who want the city to get its finances under control could benefit from a more cautious budget approach.
Groups or city departments hoping for new funding or commitments could be disappointed if the city pauses new spending.
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