The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Appropriations Committee approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's $15.9 billion budget for the next two fiscal years, albeit with significant cuts to nonprofits and city departments. Supervisors managed to prevent some layoffs, restoring funding for various marginalized communities. However, the budget was met with criticism, with Supervisors acknowledging its painful nature. Additionally, proposed budget changes regarding housing funding saw a reduction from $89 million to $34 million, reflecting tough decisions and a focus on city leadership's responsibility for fiscal management.
"I don't think this is a budget any of us like. I think this is a tough, painful budget. I don't think any of us are going to leave here feeling good."
"Passing this budget also required painful decisions that were, unfortunately, necessary to set up our entire city for success..."
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