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Public commenter flags staffing, delivery and reserve risks in Anniston FY2025 budget
Summary
During a public hearing Oct. 21, a resident urged the council to monitor three pressure points in the proposed FY2025 budget: public safety staffing, capital project delivery and use of reserves, citing a roughly $3.4 million infrastructure increase and potential service impacts from reduced positions.
The Anniston City Council held a public hearing Oct. 21 and received a single public comment urging closer monitoring of three areas in the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget: public safety staffing, capital project execution and fund-balance flexibility.
The commenter said the proposed budget raises pay for police and fire personnel but reduces overall positions, creating a “delicate balance.” "We can't afford…
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