Fireworks as Fresno city council member questions mayor's budget proposal

Fireworks as Fresno city council member questions mayor's budget proposal

It's budget season. Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer stood in front of the Fresno City Council facing contentious questioning and some compliments.

City Of Fresno Facing $20 Million Deficit In Annual Budget

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer announced his 2025-2026 budget of $2.36 billion.  To get there, the city had to close a $20.6 million deficit.  “Every department, with the exception of the city council and the fire department, is being asked to maintain a 6.18 percent attrition rate. In essence, maintaining a 6% vacancy rate throughout the year,” said Dyer.  Each department was also asked to cut 5 percent. Some …

Dyer proposes budget to close $50 million budget deficit

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer unveiled his budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to the Fresno City Council on Thursday, revealing a deficit of over $50 million.  In order to close that deficit, Dyer’s proposal includes having nearly all city departments maintain their current vacancy rate, although the good news is that there will not be any layoffs or furloughs.  By the numbers: The overall budget for the upcoming fiscal year totals $2.36 bi…

Fresno's 2026 budget process kicks off with 'unclear messaging'

If any Fresno city councilmember would have pointed remarks for Mayor Jerry Dyer during his 2026 budget presentation, it would be Miguel Arias. And that’s exactly what happened at the City Council meeting Thursday. Dyer and budget staff have painted a tough financial picture for the city ever since a midyear review in February. The second-term mayor even said Thursday that the projected deficit for the 2026 fiscal year climbed from 20.6 million …

Fresno Shut Out Of $200M for Downtown Projects by State Budget

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer knew the city likely would not receive $200 million for downtown revitalization from the state budget — funding unfulfilled from a 2023 pledge of $250 million. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his May revise on Wednesday. The updated budget included nothing for Fresno. Fresno received $50 million in the 2023-24 budget, to help with downtown infrastructure. The state was supposed to re…