<p><strong>South Gate is facing a $9 million budget deficit.</strong></p><p>In this emergency episode of <strong>The Lit Outlet Podcast</strong>, Moses (NoMo23) sits down with South Gate Councilmember Gil Hurtado to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><ul><li><p>Why South Gate only receives <strong>6.15% of property taxes</strong></p></li><li><p>The long-term impact of General Motors &amp; Firestone leaving the city</p></li><li><p>What a <strong>7% Utility Users Tax (UUT)</strong> would mean for residents</p></li><li><p>How much the average household would actually pay</p></li><li><p>What services could be cut if the measure fails</p></li><li><p>The difference between sales tax, property tax, and restricted funds</p></li><li><p>Why social media narratives don’t always match the numbers</p></li></ul><p>This is not political spin. This is a detailed breakdown of the city’s financial structure and what’s at stake.</p><p>If you live in South Gate — this affects you.</p><p>Drop your thoughts in the comments.</p><p>🎙 Host: Moses aka NoMo23<br>🏙 Guest: Councilmember Gil Hurtado<br>📍 City of South Gate</p><p>#SouthGate #LocalPolitics #BudgetCrisis #UtilityTax #CityCouncil #TheLitOutletPodcast</p>