San Benito Commissioners and the City of San Benito hosted a special budget workshop to gather public comment and assess priorities as a proposed lower tax rate was discussed. Elected leaders may consider a tiered approach, adopting a 1 percent tax reduction this year and a 2 percent reduction next year. The San Benito Fire Department provided food to guests attending the July 28 budget workshop at the San Benito Community Center. And as elected leaders, you are in a unique position to balance 250 city employees and 24,000 residents.” It includes a $1.9 million ladder truck that would be financed for the San Benito Fire Department.