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Aldermen press for fuller accounting, propose Spanish-language budget hearing
Summary
Several aldermen pressed city staff for ledger-style accounting, broader access to backup materials, and a bilingual (Spanish) public hearing; finance staff said general fund documents will be provided April 6 and other fund reports can be produced on request.
Board members used Wednesday's special meeting to press the administration for more detailed accounting and wider public access during the budget review.
Alderwoman Martinez McCarthy proposed a bilingual public hearing for Spanish speakers, saying she would help coordinate translation. "My proposal was to be that it be a bilingual public hearing actually," she said, urging a second hearing in Spanish so non-English speakers can provide input.
Several aldermen, led by Alderman Feliciano Roman, demanded additional financial detail before they meet with department heads. Roman said department staff…
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