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Council moves 2025 appropriation ordinance to third reading after debate over $3.3 million shortfall
Summary
Lorain City Council voted to send the 2025 appropriations ordinance to a third reading after members highlighted a projected $3.3 million deficit and called for quarterly budget reviews, potential hiring restrictions and scrutiny of elected-official pay raises.
Lorain City Council on second reading voted to send the proposed 2025 appropriations ordinance to a third reading after extended discussion about a projected deficit and the need for closer oversight.
Councilman Thornsbury, who presented a multi-year budget review, warned the proposed budget could leave the city roughly $3,300,000 “in the red” under current projections and urged quarterly budget reviews if the ordinance is…
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