I too was in the audience and have a different take on what transpired.  CM Ralph DID NOT propose to raise taxes OR go back on her word on B&O.  The original B&O ordinance guaranteed $4.7M to streets-her amendment actually INCREASED that by over $1M. CM Berrios' amendment re-prioritized parks above the long term financial wellbeing of the city by taking money from the city savings account.  Ralph actually supported the prioritization of public safety by finding creative ways to add additional officers.  CM Ralph proposed a way to protect investments that both citizens and businesses have made without raising taxes and NOT re-prioritizing the findings of the committee.  Her amendment was financially responsible, in line with the findings of the financial stability taskforce, and honored the original B&O ordinance.  It would have been a win/win for the city.  Instead we got a short term fix and no plan to deal with this in the future.  To me, Berrios took the easy way out.