Summary
Long Beach faces a $58 million budget deficit, and the proposed budget cuts library staffing and hours, parks services, and homelessness programs. Residents overwhelmingly asked the city to protect services and reconsider a proposed $14 million police budget increase.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is closing a $58 million deficit, with roughly $1.4 million in proposed library cuts and a proposed $14 million police increase.
Decisions will affect every resident who uses libraries, parks, and city services.
Residents who depend on libraries, parks, homelessness services, and immigrant-support programs face service losses under the proposed cuts.
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