What didn’t make it in the budget requests . . .
The list is long . . . I've posted 56 requests from most departments here and the 30 police and fire requests here.The long...
Budget Non-Information
So, last Thursday afternoon the Common Council office was given 7 CDs the were provided so the the 20 alders could "check out". ...
Advertsing . . . and Fiscal Awareness
One of the latest mantras by the band of merry moderates on the City Council is that we need advertising to fill the gaps...
2007 Budget – Sick Leave Not Implemented, And More
Wouldn't you assume that when something gets put into the budget and it gets the votes on the council, that it would get implemented....
Budget Amendments! Oh My!
My head is still spinning from reading the 54 amendments we got on Friday at noon and I've been at the Neighborhood Conference all...
City Budget: Where it’s at . . .
Ok - due to popular demand, here's the run down on what happened last night . . .We heard excellent public testimony from 6:30...
BUDGET TIME!!!!!
Yup - it's city budget time . . . and it's gonna be a mess this year!!Tomorrow night at the Downtown Public Library (201...
City Budget: Where it’s at . . . (Part III: Operating Budget)
All that, for $1.03 increase over the Mayor's budget (with changes made at the Board of Estimates) on the average homeowner's tax bill ....
The Politics of Policing
So, 600 people on the Westside want more police services. Maybe. I'm not sure what they want. The angry emails...
Budget Amendments Come Out Today
So, today we find out what we are voting on this Tuesday. I hear there will be plenty for folks to be upset...
Capital Budget Amendment Impacts
Below are the specifics of some of the proposed cuts to the Capital budget and how much it would save you as a taxpayer....
Operating Budget Impacts
Here's the list of proposed cuts in the Operating Budget and how much they can save you on your tax bill. Again, looking...