Summary
Property, sales, and utility tax revenues are dropping and federal/state support is shrinking. The city is deferring a $2.4 million loan payment to save $3.2 million, holding positions vacant and delaying expenses to avoid layoffs — for now.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3.2 million in savings from the deferral; bigger budget conversations come with the FY 27 process in August.
City services preserved short-term without layoffs or service cuts.
Residents could face service cuts if the deficit forces reductions.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The city ran a $71 million general fund deficit last year and expects to use about $27 million in reserves this year, including $16.5 million from the emergency reserve. A structurally balanced FY 27 budget with tough choices arrives in August.
Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network - Special Meeting - Jun 11, 2026
The city faces a budget shortfall and federal funding cuts that have hit the Health Department; LBWIN is providing rapid response services to 13 affected City of Long Beach employees.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
Property, sales, and utility tax revenues are dropping and federal/state support is shrinking. The city is deferring a $2.4 million loan payment to save $3.2 million, holding positions vacant and delaying expenses to avoid layoffs — for now.
Board of Health and Human Services - Feb 13, 2026
The city faces a bigger-than-expected general fund deficit in fiscal year 2027 as sales tax, utility, and property tax revenues lag. A June LA County ballot measure to raise sales tax for public health could send 1% of revenue to Long Beach.
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