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Citizen criticizes Lynchburg budget process; staff urges adopting budget now and returning in August to reconcile restorations
Summary
A Ward 1 resident told council the recent budget process was rushed and disorganized. City staff recommended adopting the budget at current spending levels, restoring several services now, and returning with options in late August to cover the additional costs.
At Lynchburg City Council’s meeting, Peter Sefarati, who identified himself as a Ward 1 resident, criticized the recently completed budget process as rushed and poorly timed and urged procedural reforms.
“I think many of us…agree that our just completed budget process was, rushed, unorganized, and full of turmoil,” Sefarati said during the public‑comment portion. He recommended several changes including adhering to the budget calendar, providing council timely information, starting with an equalized budget proposal,…
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