Baxter delays passage of new budget

Baxter delays passage of new budget

The Baxter Board of Mayor and Councilmen had been scheduled to vote this week on a budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, but decided to postpone the vote for the time being.

Baxter Aldermen Table Budget Approval

Baxter Aldermen tabled a decision Tuesday night on next fiscal year’s budget as they attempt to balance revenues and expenses. City Recorder Sharon Carlile requested that the aldermen table the decision. Mayor Danny Holmes said the aldermen continue to work to find the funds in the budget for employee raises. “We are within $300,000 coming to a budget so hopefully we are going to look where we can cut and you know, we are like everybody else we …