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City council discusses Oakland budget amidst $117M shortfall
The Oakland City Council met to discuss the budget for this fiscal year. Mayor Thao released her budget proposal last week, announcing the city is faced with a $117 million deficit. As the council prepares its own version, ABC7 heard from two community groups divided about what should and should not be cut.