Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Sacramento Press / City budget, strong mayor debate at Tuesday meetings

Sacramento Press / City budget, strong mayor debate at Tuesday meetings

City budget, strong mayor debate at Tuesday meetings

With the city budget and Mayor Kevin Johnson’s updated strong mayor proposal on the City Council’s agenda, the public is likely to see political fireworks at two meetings Tuesday.
During the first meeting, at 915 I St. at 2 p.m. the City Council will discuss key issues related to the city’s budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The city must settle a $43 million budget gap.
Council members will consider whether to scale back proposed cuts to the city’s fire, parks and police departments. Read the report on some of the planned budget cuts here.
Another issue on the council’s afternoon agenda is the Utilities Department budget. Find information on that budget here.
The City Council will also decide whether to extend city management’s negotiations with three unions for 30