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.
Phases
Phases overview
Phase 1: ✅ Program Reductions
✅ Program Reductions
Phase 2: ✅ Reducing the City's General Fund Workforce
✅ Reducing the City's General Fund Workforce
Phase 3: ✅Combination of Recreation, Library, and Family Resources
✅Combination of Recreation, Library, and Family Resources
Phase 4: Staff Reductions 2025-2029
Staff Reductions 2025-2029
Staff Reductions 2025-2029
June 30, 2029 7:00 AM - July 1, 2029 7:00 AM
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).