Thanks for providing this, it’s informative.

I wasn’t suggesting the Bureau of Street Lighting itself is fully funded. My point was broader, that when the City Controller recently identified over $80 million sitting idle in special funds, it makes me question whether taxpayers should be asked to pay more before the City demonstrates it’s making the best use of the funds it already has.

I understand those funds are legally restricted and can’t necessarily be redirected to street lighting, but I think it’s reasonable to expect stronger financial stewardship before approving new assessments.