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Council presses administrator over delayed budget; BA says draft will arrive by month'9s end
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Council members pressed Business Administrator Eric Pennington for a budget the council requested in March; Pennington said he is working on multiple scenarios and expects to provide materials by the end of the month and to meet with members to explain shortfalls and options.
Council members on the Newark City Council pressed Business Administrator Eric Pennington on May 20 for a full city budget after members said they had requested the document in March and had not yet received it. Councilman Gonzalez said the council needed notice of any shortfalls before being asked to vote.
"We have requested the budget since March. It's already May 20th tomorrow," Councilman Gonzalez said, adding that members should be informed of possible shortfalls and remedies before votes. "I would love to see this say that we have movement going on and that the council is advised of any…
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