City officials are working to address a significant budget shortfall. A substantial gap of $158 million is projected over the next two years. To help close this gap, various measures are being considered, including increased fees and higher property taxes.

One proposal involves shifting some costs to Fiesta attendees. Further details on the proposed budget and its potential impact on Fiesta events are available from city officials, who recently presented a draft budget outlining their plans to address the financial challenge.