Editorial: San Rafael budget planners make prudent choices

Editorial: San Rafael budget planners make prudent choices

Given uncertainties in the economy these days, San Rafael City Hall is right to take a cautious approach as it enters a new fiscal year. If it was a traffic signal, the proposed budget detailed by city staff would be a flashing yellow light. The city’s budget is directly tied to the economy, relying heavily on sales and property taxes – and an expectation that they are going to continue to grow. While local households feel economic swings almost…