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 City Hall. Aldermen hailed the plan, which includes a zero percent tax levy increase. One contentious part of the budget was a business development coordinator position, which was set at $99,000. 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 director of community and economic development, Matthew Bartholomew. 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, …
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Rich Larsen
6:25 am on Monday, November 28, 2011
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