· Trigger
FY2021/22 budget adopted 4-1; election set for Nov 2
The FY2021/22 budget was adopted 4-1 with Councilmember Cole Stanley against. The City's materials said the proposed rate's additional revenue would fund police, fire, streets and parks; the City CFO described the election as putting the decision with voters.[1][2][3][4]
Cole StanleyGinger NelsonLaura Storrs
What the sources say
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The FY2021/22 budget was adopted 4-1: Mayor Ginger Nelson and Councilmembers Powell, Sauer and Smith for; Councilmember Cole Stanley against.[1]
- For
- 4
- Against
- 1
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Laura Storrs, Assistant City Manager and CFO: "Instead of our elected officials making the decision, they're putting it more in the hands of the tax payers, the voters."[3]
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Laura Storrs, Assistant City Manager and CFO (quote); NewsChannel10 (estimates): The City CFO said that under state law the rate would increase either way; NewsChannel10 estimated a $100,000 home would pay just under $8/month more if the measure passed and a little under $4/month more if it failed.[4]
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City of Amarillo FY2021/22 budget document: The City's budget states the $0.48404 rate would have generated an additional $4.8 million for Parks & Recreation capital, public safety personnel and equipment, wage increases and street improvements.[1]
- Amount
- $4,800,000