Adopted Watsonville budget to finish Ramsay Park upgrades
Council members praise $60M in city infrastructure investments
Council members praise $60M in city infrastructure investments
Layoffs remain in budget
Draft budget avoids cuts, warns of future challenges
Reserves may drop by $5 million
Fewer dollars for salaries, more money for facilities with bond money
Fewer classes expected to be offered next school year
Despite reforms, local governments struggle with underfunded retirement payouts