Atlanta City Council members are expressing disapproval with Mayor Andre Dickens’ push to reduce local Department of Transportation funding and staffing as city residents continue to demand that their pothole-plagued roads be repaved as soon as possible. The $790 million general fund budget Dickens’ office released earlier this month is the largest in Atlanta history. […]
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Some Key Line Items Are Missing From the Atlanta Budget. Where Did They Go?
When Mayor Andre Dickens released his record-breaking $790 million proposed Atlanta general fund budget earlier this month, the public was privy to details such as how much money could be appropriated for major departments like police, fire, and parks and recreation. However, the current proposed budget info doesn’t include specific funding request details for certain […]
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What We Learned From Atlanta Police’s Proposed Budget Presentation
This week, the leader of the Atlanta Police Department stated his case for their proposed $247 million budget. Chief Darin Schierbaum presented the department’s top priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, with personnel representing $202 million of the tab. Overall, the department is asking for an $11.7 million increase from the current year. “The number […]
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What You Should Know About the Largest Proposed Budget in Atlanta History
Tackling inequality in Atlanta is a key focus for Mayor Andre Dickens in his latest proposed general fund budget released Monday. The potential $790 million tab would be the largest in the city’s history if approved. Black residents have endured a disproportionate share of the added financial burden caused by the city’s rapidly rising inflation […]