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City of Seattle
Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor
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NEWS ADVISORY
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| SUBJECT: Mayor finalizes midyear budget cuts
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
5/8/2009 2:00:00 PM |
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alex Fryer (206) 684-8358
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Mayor finalizes midyear budget cuts
Nickels cuts general fund spending an additional 1.5 percent in 2009
SEATTLE - Mayor Greg Nickels has finalized his plans to cut about $13.3 million from the city's 2009 general fund budget, while preserving funding for public safety and direct human services.
"These are difficult decisions, but these cuts are prudent and we are able to make them while maintaining our core services for public safety and for people in need," Nickels said.
After consulting with the City Council and getting feedback from an April 22 public hearing, the mayor restored a position assigned to the Emergency Operations Center. This position will continue to help community groups prepare for disasters.
Departments will begin implementing cuts this month. In anticipation of the 2010 budget deliberations, Nickels will continue looking for additional savings in the months ahead. Nickels is proposing to tap up to $5 million in the rainy day fund this year, leaving more than $25 million available to help balance the budget in 2010.
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