Summary
The city is deficit spending and asking departments for another 2.5% in cuts. The city manager and her leadership team — including the city attorney and assistant city manager — voluntarily gave up their 2026 cost-of-living raises to lead by example.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves the city the cost of leadership COLAs for 2026 while deficit spending continues.
Taxpayers, in a small but meaningful way over time.
Residents could face longer waits for police or fire help, and the brave men and women in those departments will have fewer resources to do their jobs.
Mentions & discussions (3)
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Vacaville: Budget Cuts Hit Police, Fire Services As City Faces Fiscal Strain SFGATE
Vacaville cuts costs across all city departments amid $12 million deficit
Vacaville cuts costs across all city departments amid $12 million deficit FOX40
City Council (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026
The city is deficit spending and asking departments for another 2.5% in cuts. The city manager and her leadership team — including the city attorney and assistant city manager — voluntarily gave up their 2026 cost-of-living raises to lead by example.
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