Youth and Workforce Services Budget Reallocation
Summary
About $738,000 of general funds expands the summer youth jobs program beyond federally funded TANF-eligible kids. Cutting it was floated; Councilmember Robinson warned against hitting youth programs yet again.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $738,000 in general funds; eliminating or lottery-limiting it is one of the larger identified cut options.
Teens of all income levels who get summer jobs.
Teens who could lose summer jobs if the general-fund expansion is cut.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Nov 4, 2026
About $738,000 of general funds expands the summer youth jobs program beyond federally funded TANF-eligible kids. Cutting it was floated; Councilmember Robinson warned against hitting youth programs yet again.
Board of Estimate & Apportionment - Oct 20, 2026
The board scheduled votes on moving funds around for youth programs and water operations. These internal shuffles help departments cover rising costs for summer jobs and equipment maintenance.
Board of Estimate & Apportionment - Feb 20, 2026
The city shifted over $62,000 within the youth services department budget to pay for past training providers, consultants, and vendor bills from 2025.
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