Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has decided to cancel a proposed $1.7 million pay raise for her staff in the face of a significant budget shortfall. This decision comes as the city grapples with declining tax revenues and the need to manage a $245 million deficit in the proposed $4.36 billion budget. Lee's request to the City Council will revert her staff's budget to $4 million, emphasizing her commitment to ensuring that finances serve the residents effectively. Her actions followed significant public scrutiny over the planned pay raises for her 12 staffers amidst broader city cuts.
Barbara Lee's decision to cancel a $1.7 million pay raise for her staff amid Oakland's budget crisis demonstrates her commitment to prioritizing city residents and responsible financial management.
Facing a significant budget shortfall, Mayor Lee is focusing on ensuring that every budget line serves residents effectively. This reversal of the staff salary increase reflects her prioritization of fiscal responsibility.
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