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During yesterday's Budget Committee, the city's chief financial officer spoke about the city realizing a projected $18.9 million more in revenue than anticipated this fiscal year. This figure comes from higher than expected corporate profits and payroll taxes as well as a one-time payment of $4.7 million from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Coupled with potential savings on the expense side, this revenue boost should prevent the types of cuts in the upcoming budget we were forced to make last year. While the structural challenges we face such as pension obligations, deferred maintenance, and salaries will continue to influence our budget for years to come, I am pleased we appear to have been given a reprieve of sorts this year.
Beginning Monday, February 24, the Waste Reduction Center will be closed for maintenance until further notice. As a reminder, this is the location where residents can take up to three items per day such as appliances, furniture, and passenger tires at no cost. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
89.3 WFPL News is hosting The Next Louisville: Civic Assembly, a community-driven initiative designed to explore the issues that matter most. From February 10-21, WFPL will host an interactive online survey to learn what Louisville citizens believe should change to make our city a better place to live, work, and spend time. The results of the survey will be the basis for a series of in-person events to further explore ideas, challenges, and solutions. One of those events will be held at the Northeast Regional Library on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m.
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