Due to unforseen circumstances the  2018 budget and business plan is not available for review now as was anticipated.  At Jan. 22 Council there is a a Staff report providing a top level perspective on the budget.  As I don’t have any of the details I cannot comment on whether I am supportive.  Its good to read that the draft budget, if approved as it is, will amount to a tax rate which is then applied to assessed value of a property, being reduced.

Although not confirmed tentative plan for presentation and review of budget is a special Council meeting Jan. 29. I anticipate that the budget will be available for public to review it before then.