Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says he may veto part of the City Council’s budget after it shifted $2.5 million meant for police and fire equipment purchases.
Tag: fiscal year 2015 budget
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Mobile Council Approves 2015 Budget With Major Changes to Stimpson Plan
Mobile’s City Council passed a 2015 budget 6-1 while Mayor Sandy Stimpson was away, reshaping his plan with new retiree and soccer complex funding.
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Commissioner Ludgood Backs Soccer Complex Concept, Wants Cost Details
Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood says she supports the proposed I-10/I-65 soccer complex in concept but wants firm cost figures first.
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Mobile Mayor Questions Soccer Complex Push in 2015 City Budget
Mayor Sandy Stimpson urged caution on a proposed Mobile County soccer and aquatic complex, saying the city should focus on fixing existing parks first.
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Mobile Council Delays Penny Sales Tax Vote in Permanence Debate
Mobile council members postponed a vote on the city’s penny sales tax after Councilman Fred Richardson floated making the increase permanent.
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Mobile Finance Chief Touts Budget Surplus as Councilman Defends Prior Year’s Numbers
Mobile’s finance director reported a budget surplus for 2014 as a councilman pushed back on claims about the prior year’s deficit.