City Council passes budget, immediately eyes changes

Posted on September 14, 2018

The Perry City Council finalized its budget for the upcoming year with no comments from the public or members themselves Tuesday, adopting a “roll-back” millage rate (6.0716 percent) that will translate to a slight tax decrease for city property owners.

The budget includes three percent raises for employees and absorbs an 11-percent increase in health insurance costs, city staff said.

PHOTO: The Perry City Council elected Alan Hall (left) as mayor Tuesday. Both Hall and newly-elected council member Ward Ketring (center) were sworn in during a ceremony that preceded the meeting. Also shown is City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton (right).

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