As San Antonio tries to close a nearly $158 million budget gap, council members are wrestling with how to do it, with options including cutting city jobs and raising taxes.

The budget shortfall is expected to hit in the FY 2028 budget, not the upcoming FY 2027, but the city is plotting a two-year path to closing the pending gap.

On Thursday, city staff proposed a mix of new or increased fees, cuts, and maxing out the property tax rate.