If you spend just a little time looking to gather information about the city budgeting process, it won't take long to see what other city's plans entail.
Yes, every city has their specific challenges and issues, but I believe it is important to recognize those cities that have been working hard to reduce expenses and keep from raising taxes.
A few items of note:
Carrollton:
Tonight Council tentatively agreed on a budget without raising taxes. Kudos to the 'new guys' for hanging in there. Final vote next month.9:56 PM Aug 18th from web
We are within $70k of balancing our ~$80mm general fund budget even though we have 3.7% less revenue this year compared to last year.
Cedar Hill:
Budget done! No tax increase and no layoffs. Result of fiscal discipline during good years. #goodgovernment5:18 PM Aug 14th from Ping.fm
Plano:
If you know of any other links that would be informative, please leave a comment!
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