STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton city leaders continued their work Thursday to close a $15.1 million budget gap, as high-level vacancies and rising expenses complicate this year’s process.
For the second straight day, Thursday, the Stockton City Council gathered at City Hall for long hours of budget presentations, reviewing spending across departments and weighing what cuts may be needed before the June 30 deadline.
Mayor Christina Fugazi said the council is determined to pass a balanced budget without laying off staff or cutting public safety…