19 Nov Courtright: 2019 Budget Has No New Taxes

The 2019 city budget, introduced Friday by Mayor Bill Courtright, includes no increases in property taxes.  If ratified, the budget will represent the third consecutive year of no tax hikes.

The $110 million budget is $3 million higher than the current year.  Taxes remain even as a result of the controversial 2016 sale of city assets.  Courtright is marketing his proposal as evidence that the city has turned a corner.

City Business Administrator David Bulzoni praised the budget.  He said, “In effect, the 2019 budget continues to pivot from crises to recovery.”

Prior to going into effect, the five-member City Council has to introduce, hold hearings, and if necessary, make changes to the budget for final approval.