NEWS RELEASES

DO YOU WANT TO WEIGH IN ON STATE AND CITY BUDGET DEFICITS? 
 

The City’s budget was reduced at year end by $316,000 as a result of the Governor’s un-allotment of Local Government Aid (LGA).  That loss of revenue was covered by 2008 revenues and reserves. The State of Minnesota is now faced with additional significant deficits as it prepares its budget for the next biennium.  This will undoubtedly require additional cuts in LGA to municipalities.   Under the Governor’s proposed budget the City of Willmar would need to cut in excess of $400,000 from its 2009 budget.  That amount would increase proportionately if the State’s deficit continues to grow.    

The City Council is in the process of establishing priorities while it prepares eventual cuts.  Generally speaking, City expenditures fall into the following categories:  General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Library Services, Capital Improvements/Equipment, Waste Water Treatment, Other Charges and Debt Redemption.  The Council is seeking input from the residents of Willmar to assist in this prioritization process.  Ideas, suggestions and recommendations can be forwarded to the Office of the City Administrator. 

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