Daniel Lurie: “Now, with the largest budget deficit in the history of our…”

“It takes time. But if we are consistent, if we have vision, if we aren't afraid to make tough decisions, San Francisco will rise to new heights. Now, with the largest budget deficit in the history of our city, we can no longer hide from our fiscal reality. A problem of this magnitude requires us to make some painful decisions and rethink the way that we operate. We need to stop spending more than we can afford.” (06:44–06:51)

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