Columbia residents might be in for a bit of a surprise when city leaders release next year’s budget. After years of riding high on the hog, this is the first time in decades the city has had to deal with contracting revenues for consecutive years. And there’s no beating around the bush. Some programs will be cut. Some fees will be raised. The question is, which ones?
Today's Question: What programs should be trimmed in the city's 2010 budget?
Thursday, July 23, 2009 | 8:28 a.m. CDT
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