San Jose Budget Cuts and Tough Choices

San Jose just squeaked through its budget amid a $50 million deficit, forcing painful cuts to housing, homelessness, and public safety programs — even pausing safe sleeping sites and scaling back beloved events like Viva Calle. Though most services kept last year’s funding, 85 positions were eliminated (many already vacant), and the city’s eye is now on a new “Cost of Living” initiative. A bright spot? The full $1 million immigration defense fund is restored, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Library’s archives stay open thanks to bridge funding. But deficits loom for the next two years — with hopes pinned on a hotel tax boost, while looming card room losses and a state audit threaten to derail progress. The mayor’s plan? Grow the economy to rebuild reserves. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/3fa56c95dc945262