San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ two-year play to fix the city’s difficult financial situation will keep public libraries and recreational centers closed on most days.  The plan will also cut back on funding for police officers.

Details of the plan will be released at a news conference on Thursday.

Sanders’ proposed budget, which is set to begin on July 1, will help reduce the city’s $56 million deficit.

Many have called the plans to cut the city’s parks and libraries funding dramatic.  The plan calls for libraries and recreational centers to reduce their hours by one-half.

A representative from the Police Officers Association believes that the San Diego Police Department is already stretched too thin and that if the city continues to cut funding, it may jeopardize the safety of its officers.

San Diego’s city council, which will still need to review the budget and approve of the plan, will begin to schedule public hearings for residents to attend and sound off.