Outside factors continue to squeeze Mesa’s revenue stream and shape upcoming budget talks in April, when the proposed spending plan will be reviewed.
City Council is expected to adopt a budget in June for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The state’s elimination of a rental sales tax, its implementation of a flat income tax and smaller growth in city and state sales tax collections are just some of the financial pressures.
Proposed bills making their way through the Legislature threaten to bring more cuts to municipal budgets and Mayor Mark Freeman said Mesa might have to ask voters for help…