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Ferguson council flags $1.5M forecast shortfall, approves initial cuts
Summary
City officials presented a draft 2025–26 budget showing a projected general fund shortfall after litigation and other costs; council approved an initial $5,000 cut to the council retreat and asked departments to identify further reductions by Friday.
Ferguson city leaders on Tuesday reviewed the proposed 2025–26 budget and heard staff say the general fund faces a near-term shortfall driven by a large settlement and other costs. The city manager and finance director told the council the draft projects roughly $17.5 million in general fund revenue against higher expenses, leaving a forecasted deficit after litigation and one-time items.
Why it matters: Council members said the city…
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