'Self-inflicted wounds': Independent budget review shows city's staffing has grown 4x faster than population

Apr 13, 2026 - 22:00
'Self-inflicted wounds': Independent budget review shows city's staffing has grown 4x faster than population
The City of San Diego is facing a $120 million budget shortfall, leading to potential layoffs, cuts to programs, and fee increases, according to a new non-partisan report from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association.