El Cajon leaders approved the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but officials warned that tougher financial decisions may still be ahead as revenues come in slower than expected, according to ABC 10News.\n\nThe city is delaying some projects and planned expenses instead of drawing down reserve funds. Mayor Bill Wells told 10News that residents are not expected to see cuts to city services, even as the city slows the pace of some work.\n\nOne item on hold is the full use and staffing of Fire Department Engine 208 while officials recheck future revenues. City leaders also said the adopted budget avoids layoffs, with eliminated positions largely handled by leaving vacant jobs unfilled, according to the report.\n\nFor Santee residents, the story is worth watching because El Cajon is a neighboring East County city facing the same broader pressure points many local governments are weighing: public safety, staffing, reserves and slower tax growth. The city expects preserving reserves and maintaining core services to guide budget decisions in the months ahead.\n\nSource: ABC 10News reported the budget decision and city comments in its East County coverage.