"Layoffs should be a last resort. The Controller projects a $168.5 million shortfall next year and structural deficits topping $1 billion after that, so cuts are coming."
"If layoffs prove unavoidable, they should focus on administrative overhead rather than the frontline workers residents depend on, and any cuts must be targeted, transparent, and protect public safety and first responders."
San Francisco's budget deficit is projected at $650 million over two years. Mayor Daniel Lurie plans to cut $400 million this year, including 500 job cuts. Labor unions oppose layoffs and propose a business tax measure for June's ballot to increase revenue. Candidates Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke do not support the tax. Layoffs should be a last resort, focusing on administrative roles rather than frontline workers. Budget balancing should prioritize modernizing City Hall and reforming contracting processes to avoid service cuts.
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