Cincinnati City Council is trying to figure out how to pass a budget for fiscal year 2024 with revenue declining and federal stimulus running out. Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long says over the past year, General Fund operating expenses have grown 6.9%, while revenue is projected to grow only 5.1%.
A final budget vote is expected this Wednesday.
On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss Council's top spending priorities and what they're hearing from city residents.
Guests:
- Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati mayor
- Reggie Harris, Cincinnati City Council member
- Becca Costello, local government reporter, WVXU
Listen to Cincinnati Edition live at noon M-F. Audio for this segment will be uploaded after 4 p.m. ET.
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