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    "byline": "By Zack Plair \u2022 August 19, 2026",
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    "excerpt": "A presentation Tuesday from city council finance committee chairman Jason Spears regarding upcoming budget priorities sparked a debate over whether he had encroached on Chief Financial Officer Jim Brigham\u2019s responsibilities.",
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