The Brief
- City Manager Kim Tolbert proposed a balanced budget that eliminates 296 positions—including 108 layoffs—due to slowing growth and rising costs.
- The plan slightly lowers the property tax rate, saving the owner of a median $347,000 home about $61 on average.
- While the budget funds police growth, council members voiced skepticism that high attrition will prevent the city from meeting mandated staffing targets.
DALLAS – The Dallas city manager on Tuesday outlined a proposed $5.7 billion budget that includes more than 100 layoffs. She said it marks a new era for the city with lower growth.
What we know:
City Manager Kim Tolbert explained that because costs are rising faster than revenue, this could be a painful season in a city that is accustomed to reliable growth.
Even so, Dallas City Council members praised her for presenting a balanced budget that for the most part keeps services the same.…