Finding F2
Pinole’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget achieves structural balance by relying on a general fund reduction to pay for what are termed “one-time initiatives.”
Jury report: Pinole’s Financial Future: It’s a Rough Road · PDF page 15
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Pinole City Council
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