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The county's debt has doubled in five years, reaching $1.3 billion. Officials are trying to find ways to control this growth by limiting what projects can be paid for with borrowed money.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
The county must cut $90 million from requested increases to maintain a balanced budget.
Taxpayers benefit from the court's commitment to fiscal restraint and avoiding tax increases.
County departments may see their service expansion requests denied or delayed.
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The county's debt has doubled in five years, reaching $1.3 billion. Officials are trying to find ways to control this growth by limiting what projects can be paid for with borrowed money.
The county is trying to close an $80 million gap between what departments want to spend and what the county can afford. Officials are looking at cutting new positions and delaying programs to keep taxes flat.
The county approved a $760 million budget that includes new positions and a 3% raise for employees. The budget is growing, which has raised concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.
The county is reviewing the budget for drainage and flood control. This is vital for managing storm water and protecting homes from flooding.
The county is facing budget constraints and high debt, leading to the delay of a $40 million parking garage project.
The county is facing $115 million in new requests but only has room for a fraction of that, forcing officials to prioritize essential services while keeping taxes flat.
The county is facing a $90 million shortfall in the general fund, forcing officials to consider cuts to departmental requests and potential service reductions.