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Oak Ridge city manager unveils budget focused on staff retention and infrastructure, council set to consider readings
Summary
City manager presented his first Oak Ridge budget proposing a 2% step increase and 3% cost-of-living adjustment, ~10 new full-time positions, targeted capital for water, electric and paving, and use of a $20 million low-interest loan for the water-plant project; council will consider first reading on the 3rd and second reading on the 10th.
The city manager presented his first proposed budget for Oak Ridge, telling the council the plan keeps the current tax rate while prioritizing workforce retention and targeted capital investment. "I am excited to be able to present my first budget as your city manager," he said, outlining proposals that include a 2% step increase plus a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and about ten new full-time positions and other reclassifications.
The manager said the package aims to align the budget with the city's strategic plan: restore staffing where needed, improve infrastructure reliability and make strategic capital…
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