Mayor's 2023 Proposed Budget
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Mayor Nadine Woodward's 2023 proposed budget, presented November 2, 2022, addresses a $37 million revenue loss from the pandemic while forgoing a 1% property tax increase for household financial relief. The budget prioritizes people-focused investments including increased shelter space, homelessness services, public safety, sanitation, garbage collection, and workforce retention in a competitive labor market. Sales tax revenue is projected to increase 5.9% overall in 2023, though gains are not expected to continue due to anticipated recession.
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