The budget approved on June 27 reflects "the most substantial restoration of services" since the 2020 coronavirus shutdown and provides a plan to "rebuild, restore and reenergize our community," City officials said.

The budget significantly boosts the total number of full-time employees and as needed employees from 1,889.8 in FY 2020-21 to to 2,100 this year.

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