# Evanston cuts staff to fix 2027 budget deficit

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2026/10/13/evanston-city-council-2027-proposed-budget/

Evanston's City Council reviewed its 2027 budget, focusing on staff cuts to address a deficit. Staff costs account for 80% of General Fund spending. Reserves are projected to fall short of policy requirements by next year.

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Created: 2026-10-25T21:24:55.890377+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T21:24:55.890377+00:00

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