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Two Mayors Talk City Budgets
FromLMC City Speak
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Sep 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It’s that time again — budget season is here, and this year there’s the added twist of factoring in the impacts of a global pandemic. Carver Mayor Courtney Johnson and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse share the challenges their cities face as they make difficult decisions on spending and city services. Hear about the importance of transparency and educating others on the budgeting process, and how tenacity and creative approaches are helping these mayors tackle complex budget issues this year. Episode Transcript (pdf)
Released:
Sep 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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