Cuts, Caps and a 3% Increase: Inside Ruais’ Manchester Budget Proposal

Cuts, Caps and a 3% Increase: Inside Ruais’ Manchester Budget Proposal

In his third budget address as mayor, Republican Jay Ruais continued to pursue his “Goldilocks” strategy: not too hot on taxes and spending, not too cold on budget cuts. The question now is whether the Board of Aldermen will find his proposal “just right.” “Our duty is to protect them by bringing balance to city spending, living within our means, and making sure the needs of the city, the school district, and every household are weighed fairly,”…