Mayor John Ewing Jr. presented his first recommended budget and Capital Improvement Program to the City Council, with a focus on public safety.
- Public Works, police, and fire make up the majority of Mayor Ewing’s recommended budget.
- He has asked for $10 million for police to deliver the pay bump promised by former Mayor Jean Stothert.
- For fire, he wants to add money for health screenings, something that was not included in the 2025 budget.
- A public hearing on both the budget and the CIP will be held at City Hall on August 12th at 6:30 p.m.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:A new budget from a new mayor.
“I take very seriously my role in steering our collective efforts while also being a careful steward of the taxpayer’s dollars,” said Mayor John Ewing, Jr.
Public Works, police, and fire make up the majority of John Ewing’s recommended budget…