Sunnyside closer to passing budget
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. -- Sunnyside is one step closer to next year's budget after Thursday night's packed public meeting.
No formal decisions were made but there was a lot of negotiating.
A poll showed council is not in favor of cutting the deputy police chief.
Council is in favor of a utility tax increase between 6 and 18 percent.
Firefighters are willing to forgo cost of living expense increases.
Council says they need to make up about $1.7 million through higher revenue and cuts.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 27.
No formal decisions were made but there was a lot of negotiating.
A poll showed council is not in favor of cutting the deputy police chief.
Council is in favor of a utility tax increase between 6 and 18 percent.
Firefighters are willing to forgo cost of living expense increases.
Council says they need to make up about $1.7 million through higher revenue and cuts.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 27.
