more urgency hearings were under way. >> we're in a jam. we need to raise at least $41 to $42 million just for basic public safety, recollection region, -- recreation and and solid waste. >> and it appears it will not generate as much money as originally expected. also, the taxes on billboards did not get voted out of committee today. >> the city's chair of fire and police pension system is also coming due. they earned a way now to reduce that burden, which adds to the budget deficit. a fight with city police. but some witnesses say police went too far. mary is in the newsroom with...