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Candidates say millage shortfall and state revenue sharing drive tough budget choices
Summary
Speakers at the Ferndale seniors forum said resource gaps from the expiration of the Headlee-related funding and reduced state statutory revenue sharing will force service cuts and hard budget choices over the next decade.
Forum participants described a multi-year budget strain that will require service reductions or reallocation of funds. Candidates referenced the recent Headlee/override discussions: Laura Michalski said the city anticipated cuts even if a larger override had passed, and Quinn Ziegler warned the city “runs out of money” around the time an expiring millage would lapse. Multiple…
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