San Francisco, LA Revise City Job Cut Proposals

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has proposed a $15.9 billion budget to address an $800 million deficit by cutting over 1,400 city positions, most of which are vacant, though about 100 filled jobs and some temporary roles may also be eliminated. The plan prioritizes core services like police, fire, and street cleaning, but unions and workers warn that layoffs and reduced nonprofit funding could harm essential services. In Los Angeles, the City Council's revised $14 billion budget initially included 1,647 layoffs and the elimination of 1,053 vacant positions, but revisions may save 1,000 jobs. Labor leaders in both cities caution that cutting vacant positions will still worsen understaffing and public service delivery. Critics argue the proposed cuts repeat past under-investment and call for creative revenue solutions. Both cities face uncertain state and federal funding and ongoing negotiations that could alter final job and service impacts.