Phoenix City Council came to a unanimous agreement on a budget for the first time since 2009. Mayor Kate Gallego (D) and Councilman Jim Waring (R) breakdown the historic agreement.
For the first time in 15 years, the city of Phoenix is passing a budget unanimously. Councilmembers say the $2.1 billion budget can balance the books and help the city store away cash.Every single councilmember and the mayor is satisfied with this budget, which is unheard of, and councilmembers believe taxpayers should be satisfied, too. They say they're able to keep taxpayer costs the same, while spending more on public safety."We have not had a budget passed unanimously since 2009.
He said this will be the first budget he supported in 12 years.His stance changed this year mainly because police and fire are getting a boost, including $27 million extra dollars for Phoenix Police."I thought we got diverted and spent money on things that weren't core city functions," Waring said. "But this year, because of budget issues, we are focused on the things that we do best."Budgeting wisely now will benefit the city in 2025.
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