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Tolbert Defends Dallas Budget Decisions Amid Furlough Questions
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· July 20, 2026
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DALLAS– More than 4,000 Dallas city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year as city leaders work to close an estimated $25 million budget shortfall brought on by slowing revenue growth, rising operational costs and new financial obligations. During a meet...
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Key takeaway DALLAS– More than 4,000 Dallas city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year as city leaders work to close an estimated $25 million budget shortfall brought on by slowing revenue growth, rising operational costs and new financial obligations.
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What is this story about? DALLAS– More than 4,000 Dallas city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year as city leaders work to close an estimated $25 million budget shortfall brought on by slowing revenue growth, rising operational costs and new financial obligations. During a meet...
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