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San Antonio’s Fiscal Crisis Deepens | San Antonio News
San Antonio’s facing a $158 million budget shortfall, forcing tough choices—cutting libraries, public health, and animal services still leaves a $21 million gap. The mayor’s proposing a controversial property tax hike, possibly recurring, and questioning why the city funds admission-based attractions like the Botanical Garden. She’s also pushing the Spurs—whose $2.5M annual contribution pales compared to the $16K cost of a single speed bump—to pay more through a direct revenue-sharing deal. City council must approve the budget by late August or early September, with final agreements expected…
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