After weeks of delays common council voting unanimously to pass a 2013 budget that has a bit less in the kitty for fire services but more for other areas like roads and transit.
Concerns voiced about the 560-thousand dollar cut to the fire service being addressed by fire chief Kevin Clifford as manageable in light of training and other revenue-generating opportunities.
Deputy Mayor Shelley Rinehart calls the budget a successful reflection of what the taxpayers want. She says they are still not in good economic times and the investment into some of the revenue generating portions can help but she thinks the budget is reflective of the hard work council put into setting priorities.
Increased funding will go into areas like roads and sidewalks,transit and economic development. It’s expected the capital budget will be passed within 2 weeks.
