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Cutting Costs

Saved $4.5 million to date.

Benicia has been proactively cutting expenses and has reduced operating costs by $4.5 million through the elimination of 10 positions and reducing programs.

The City will continue to reduce staffing levels in each budget cycle for the next 4-5 years as programs and services are reduced.

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Phases

Phases overview
✅ Program Reductions
✅ Reducing the City's General Fund Workforce
✅Combination of Recreation, Library, and Family Resources
Staff Reductions 2025-2029

Staff Reductions 2025-2029

June 30, 2029

2025-2029 Staff Reductions

To achieve fiscal sustainability by the 2030s, the City must continue to reduce staff positions by nearly 15% from 2024, even with further local investment (taxes).