City Council Study Session to Discuss General Fund Budget Reductions

Santa Rosa City Council will hold a Budget Study Session on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss General Fund budget reductions. The focus will be on addressing the city's $13.3 million structural deficit for fiscal year 2024/2025. While no decisions will be made during this session, the Council will review potential departmental budget adjustments and hear options for improving efficiency, such as staffing and program changes, with an emphasis on minimizing the impact on essential services. The public is encouraged to provide comments.