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News

Deadline extended to June 18 for SAFE Pitch ideas to reduce violence

Published on June 15, 2018

The City is extending the deadline for proposals for the Safe Alliances for Everyone (SAFE) Task Force’s upcoming Pitch and Highlight Night. Online registration, available HERE, is open until 5 p.m. Monday, June 18 for individuals and nonprofits wanting to submit proposals and participate in the event.

City Commission to accept applications for Third Ward seat

Published on June 12, 2018

The City Commission this evening announced its plans to accept applications for the Third Ward seat vacated by Commissioner David Allen. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said the Commission would work with the City’s Human Resources Department to finalize the application process. She said she expected to be able to announce the details in the next few weeks.

City Commission adopts FY2019 Fiscal Plan

Published on June 12, 2018

The City Commission this evening adopted the City’s FY2019 budget. Approval of the ordinance establishes a series of operating, debt service and capital appropriations for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The $590 million spending plan reduces the City’s property tax millage rate from 9.0258 mills to 8.9710 mills and invests in affordable housing, community and police relations and more.

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