The Fresno City Council unanimously approved a balanced budget of about $2.56 billion for the next fiscal year, with a focus on supporting local families and communities. This budget plan is another record-breaking amount for Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and his administration, and comes after 18 months of federal policies putting strains on local governments and organizations across the country.

Family-Friendly Budget

Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea described the plan as the “most family-friendly budget our city has ever seen.” The budget includes funding for Advance Peace Fresno, a premier local gun violence prevention program, and the Eviction Protection Program, which will receive $1.8 million in funding for the next fiscal year.

The city will also continue to contribute $50,000 in funding to explore a partnership with the county to build a library in the city’s Tower District. City leaders believe this budget will improve the quality of life throughout the city, investing in roads, neighborhoods, and essential city services.

Original reporting: Fresnoland — read the source article.