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Council debates $10.4M sales-tax loss and whether general fund grew in 2024
Summary
Councilors and staff sparred over whether the city's general fund increased in 2024 after the loss of a roughly $10.4 million sales-tax stream; staff said revenues were technically slightly higher but cautioned that higher expenses and the sales-tax loss left the city constrained.
Councilors and staff spent a lengthy portion of the meeting debating how to present and interpret 2024 budget and revenue numbers after a sales-tax change that reduced the city's revenue by about $10.4 million.
Mayor Jackie Marsh said portions of public discussion were confusing and asked staff to clarify whether monthly reports showed gross or net figures. Councilors pressed for clearer labeling in finance materials so residents and council can compare "apples to apples." "Identifying. So in every case when you have a number, is it gross or is it…
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