Arvin City Council Cuts to Save Budget | Bakersfield News

Arvin’s city council just made tough budget cuts to stave off a $1.4 million deficit, ditching plans to lay off police or eliminate the K-9 unit after community outcry. Instead, they’re slashing council travel, consultant fees, temp staff, and non-essential flood insurance. With revenue from Measure L still falling short, officials revised projections downward and are pushing a new 1% sales tax on the ballot this November—hoping voters will help turn the city’s finances around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3422f5602e0b813