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Fullerton cuts nearly $7M in vacant positions, library program and more to balance budget
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Destiny Torres , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A total of 26 vacant positions were eliminated from various city departments. City officials recently balanced the budget by making significant reductions.
City officials recently balanced the budget by making significant reductions. A total of 26 vacant positions were eliminated from various city departments. The library also faced cuts, with reductions in funding for security and book collections.
The decision was made after a vote, with some council members opposing the plan. Certain services, such as graffiti removal, were impacted by the cuts.
Further details about the budget reductions are available, including the total amount cut and the specific city departments affected.
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Category: library Published: August 20, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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