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Wheeler officials warn of budget shortfall, push volunteer recruitment and launch beautification and movie‑night events
Summary
Council members said May’s finances show revenue of about $61,711 and expenses of about $95,629 and urged residents to volunteer for park and funding committees. The city proposed an Adopt‑a‑Planter program, two outdoor movie nights and volunteer recruitment tied to upcoming Wheeler Cleanup Day and a July trail celebration.
City leaders used the June 17 meeting to press for more volunteers and to announce community events and a shortfall in May financials that the mayor said require urgent attention.
Finance snapshot and call for volunteers: City manager Maddie reported the May finance statement and said, "the city of Wheeler brought in $61,711.47 in revenue and generated $95,629.34 in expenses throughout all funds," and warned council and residents that those numbers mean the city must increase revenue or reduce costs. Mayor Mary Lefferta told residents the city needs volunteers for a newly…
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