Huntsville City Council Member Bill Kling shared insights about the proposed city budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget, set to start on Oct. 1, is just over $343 million.
Kling emphasized the budget’s focus on maintaining financial responsibility while addressing critical infrastructure needs. “The mayor and his staff have come up with responsible budgets,” Kling said. He highlighted that other cities face deficits and drastic cuts, whereas Huntsville aims for a conservative, responsible budget.
The budget allocates about $80 million for police, $65 million for fire and rescue, and $21 million for landscape management. It also includes up to $18 million for road resurfacing and pothole repairs…