THE CITY OF SANTA FE IS NOW CONSIDERING IT’S BUDGET FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. THE PROPOSED SPENDING PLAN, ACCORDING TO THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, TOTALS 335-MILLION DOLLARS. IT CONTAINS INCREASES FOR POLICE AND FIRE FIGHTERS.
CITY EMPLOYEES WILL ALSO GET A TWO PERCENT PAY RAISE IF THE PLAN IS APPROVED. THE CITY’S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS NOW REVIEWING THE PLAN. THE NEW MEXICAN REPORTS MOST OF THE INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GOES TOWARD WAGES AND BENEFITS.
