Oakland’s city council debated ways to fill a $129 million hole in the city’s budget during a meeting on Tuesday. They are expected to make a decision by Tuesday night. Public comment happened on Tuesday evening as dozens of people were at the meeting. Many of them are hoping for the city to find a way to avoid or reduce the proposed cuts. Unions and public safety leaders also continue to voice concerns over other cuts including the browning out of fire stations, a reduction in police overtime and the elimination of two police academies that will ultimately reduce staffing levels. Public safety leaders say the cuts will put the city’s safety at risk. Velena Jones has more in the video above.