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Commissioner Economy vs Social Service Funding Sparks 2007 Budget Fight
Lawrence city commissioners debate 2007 budget cuts aimed at saving about 3.5 million while funding from Social Service agencies like The Salvation Army and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce faces a 6 percent reduction. Commissioner Highberger urges smaller cuts using fund balances amid sales tax shortfalls of 1 to 1.5 million, but fellow commissioners push to stay the course and avoid tax increases.
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Bong Highberger
Lawrence
Highberger
Lion
Salvation Army
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Rob Chestnut
Mike Amyx
Mike Dever
Sue Hack