Unlovable: West Side library branch threatened
These are tough budget times, so it’s no surprise that cuts are being proposed in the City budget. The layoffs being proposed are obviously unfortunate and will result in more people being...
View ArticleSustaining branch libraries in changing times
The mayor and aldermen continue to wrangle over a budget for the city. Meanwhile, residents and students on the West Side and seniors across the city await a decision on whether funding will be...
View ArticleUnlovable: Budget struggle continues as state downshifts costs
Over the past few months, LivableMHT has discussed the shortsightedness and dangers of the budget proposed by Mayor Gatsas, including closing the West Side library and reducing bus service. Things...
View ArticlePossible budget deal on the horizon
Finally there’s some good news in the ongoing budget battle at City Hall–and just in time, as a compromise on the budget must be reached by Thursday–the City has received $600,000 of unexpected...
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