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Fullerton’s city council just approved a painful budget fix, slashing nearly $7 million in spending without touching savings—mostly by cutting vacant jobs across departments like Parks and Rec, police, and public works. The library took a brutal hit, losing over $400K, meaning fewer books, less security, and fewer digital resources for teens and adults. Even graffiti removal was scaled back from two to one truck. The crisis stems from chronic overspending and a rejected sales tax vote, compounded by an audit revealing nearly $10 million in misclassified funds. Council members split 3-2, with some calling the cuts “drastic.” Services are already feeling the pinch—and this is just the beginning of the financial tightrope cities are forced to walk.

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