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Mayor says Springfield again aims to balance near-$1 billion budget without using reserves
Summary
Mayor Sarno opened the third day of Springfield's budget hearings, stressed a 10-year record of balanced budgets and high bond ratings, and asked departments to propose 3% cuts as a hedge against uncertain federal funding.
Mayor Sarno opened the third day of Springfield City budget hearings by outlining the administration's budget priorities and asking department heads to prepare for possible federal funding reductions.
"For 10 consecutive years, we've been able to balance the budget without the use of any reserves," Mayor Sarno said, adding that the city currently holds a reserve of $71,000,000 and maintains its highest bond ratings in city history.
The mayor said the city's combined…
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