Bailey’s Budget Fix Is Backward | San Diego News

San Diego City Council candidate Richard Bailey’s bold budget fix—reverting to 2015 staffing levels—promises a $300M surplus without tax hikes or service cuts, but the math doesn’t add up. His plan would slash over 1,000 workers from key departments like Police, Fire, and Parks, even as demand has surged. With 2025 emergency calls up 31% since 2015, cutting staff risks closing parks and slashing essential services. Plus, Bailey’s own experience in Coronado—where he watched payroll costs climb 80%—contradicts his claim that smaller government is the answer. His campaign’s core idea may sound simple, but the reality? It’s messy, risky, and ignores the city’s changed needs. 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/fbf7d2ea7b61f498