Calling it a prudent and efficient budget, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman today unveiled his 2015 spending proposal.
Under Coleman's proposal, the city would spend $546 million on public safety. Columbus Police Chief Kim Jacobs says she's pleased with the proposal.
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Maintaining city services and spending levels seemed to be the theme of the entire proposal - with one exception.
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The city would also deposit $2.2 million in the rainy day fund, bringing its total to $67 million. Columbus City Council Finance Committee Chair Prescilla Tyson says the budget meets the needs of residents.
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Council will now consider Coleman's proposal over the next several weeks before passing a budget early next year. Public hearings begin December 2.