City Council continues budget discussions

Sidney City Councilors met Thursday evening for the second of two budget workshops held this week.

In preparation of finalizing the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, councilors met with department heads to discuss potential expenditures and revenue sources. The final city budget will be approved at upcoming regular council meetings.

Library

Andrew Sherman, who was hired earlier this year as the library director, said he kept the proposed budget as flat as possible. Some line item expenses – such as library automation – were reduced from the current fiscal year, while others were increased.

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