A last-minute budget change will increase parking ticket fines and cannabis taxes. This move aims to prevent cuts to library hours and specialized police officers. The change was proposed just hours before a City Council vote and reverses a previous plan to lay off library employees.

The city is facing a $58 million shortfall, which will still result in the layoff of roughly 180 employees and the elimination of hundreds of vacant positions. However, library staffing and hours will be spared, including Monday hours at five city libraries that were initially slated for cuts.

Further details on the budget change and its implications are available from the original source.