Redding Council Moves Closer to Difficult Decisions During Second Budget Workshop – Shasta Scout

Redding Council Moves Closer to Difficult Decisions During Second Budget Workshop – Shasta Scout

City Manager Barry Tippin explains the limitations of the City’s budget plan for the next fiscal year. Photo by Annelise Pierce. During a two-hour budget workshop on Thursday, March 13, City Council members searched for funds, debating the relative value of tourism funding and deciding whether to reduce funded police positions back to 2021 staffing levels.  The Council ultimately agreed to reduce funding for police positions by three officers, c…