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Residents urge clearer budgeting, question village property purchases
Summary
Two residents told the Germantown General Government & Finance Committee they want simpler, more transparent financial reporting and questioned recent property purchases and borrowing that may affect taxpayers.
Melanie Smythe, a Germantown resident, told the General Government & Finance Committee she had sent a letter urging clearer budget reporting and a stronger fiscal plan as the village enters budget season. Smythe said the village should consider “actual 0 based budgeting that is transparent to GGF throughout the process” and asked for department five‑year financial plans.
The recommendation matters, she said, because current reports are lengthy and hard for taxpayers to use to judge priorities.…
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