La Verne Draft Budget Shows Smaller Deficit, But Tough Decisions Remain Ahead

City officials reduced a projected $4 million shortfall, but additional cuts could still affect programs, events and city operations.

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The La Verne City Council Chambers sit empty before a May 18 budget study session, where City leaders presented a draft fiscal year 2026-27 budget showing a roughly $233,600 shortfall following revised revenue and spending projections. Photo by Staci Baird/La Verne Daily News

La Verne Draft Budget Shows Smaller Deficit, But Tough Decisions Remain Ahead

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