May 14 2007
Charlotte Rolls out 07-08 Budget
The public gets a chance to comment at 7 tonight on the $1.6 billion budget proposed by City Manager Pam Syfert. This year’s budget, which doesn’t have a property tax increase, includes:• About a $3 increase in water and sewer rates and a 7 percent rise in stormwater costs.
• Eleven new jobs in solid waste services
• Continued funding for 70 new police positions, hired mostly in the last year.
• A 3.7 percent raise for police officers, plus an additional 5 percent to bring Charlotte’s salaries in line with what other cities pay.
• An average 3.7 percent raise for all other city employees.
Following the public hearing, the City Council will discuss the budget again at a meeting Wednesday.
The council is expected to adopt the budget June 11
