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Council rejects $30,000 increase to city council education budget after debate
Summary
The Sterling Heights City Council voted down a proposed $30,000 budget amendment to increase council education and training funds, with supporters citing professional development and opponents citing cost and distribution concerns; the motion failed 3–4 on roll call.
Sterling Heights — The City Council declined a $30,000 increase to the City Council education and training budget after extended debate and a roll-call vote that failed 3–4 on Jan. 6.
Councilmember Brad Radke moved the amendment, saying it would cover registration for four council members to attend the Mackinac policy conference and $8,000 for other professional development. Radke argued that attending…
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