Antioch City Council to Tackle $3.1M in Budget Cuts and Growing Deficit

The Antioch City Council will meet to discuss $3.1 million in additional budget cuts and a growing deficit through 2028. Key points include: - City Manager Bessie Marie Scott placed on paid leave; HR Director Ana Cortez named acting city manager.

- Police staffing increase delayed; $631,464 removed from FY27 budget due to lack of academy slots. - Deficit projected at $6.64 million in FY26-27, rising to $15.79 million in FY27-28, offset by $5 million annual stabilization transfers.

- Council to review a $24.6 million capital improvement program for FY26-27. The city faces ongoing fiscal challenges as it seeks to balance its budget.