Politics & Government
Zero Percent Tax Levy in 2012 Budget
City Council approved the budget Monday; it includes a controversial business development coordinator position.
City Council approved the city’s 2012 budget at its meeting on Monday at .
Aldermen hailed the plan, which includes a .
One contentious part of the budget was a position, which was set at $99,000.
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Some aldermen said they want the position to be full-time, whereas others thought the funds should be used for contract services.
The same position was eliminated a year ago, around the same time the city hired a new .
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For now, council voted 6-2 in favor of keeping the money in the budget, and tabling the choice between a full-time or contract position.
Aldermen Dan Wilson, seventh ward, and Mike Charewicz, eighth ward, voted against funding the position.
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In other business, council members approved . Officials said they hope this will increase the city’s bond rating.
Matt Bogusz, third ward alderman and finance committee chairman, said the changes would save the city about $500,000.
