Full County Board approves Milwaukee County budget for 2012
Living with more risk, and living within your means were just two of the issues under debate as the full Milwaukee County Board tackled the budget Monday.Some of their debate centered around proposals to cut back on law enforcement, in an effort to keep pressure off of taxpayers.The County Board passed the 2012 budget Monday night, though it is not the budget Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wanted.However, the budget that passed does not include the kind of spending Abele feared.As it stands, taxes are poised to increase slightly, but Abele says he's going to do what he can to prevent that.It was an effort to bolster public safety, but some describe it as a move to raise taxes.The budget that passed Monday night could potentially lay off more than 100 sheriff's deputies.
Living with more risk, and living within your means were just two of the issues under debate as the full Milwaukee County Board tackled the budget Monday.Some of their debate centered around proposals to cut back on law enforcement, in an effort to keep pressure off of taxpayers.The County Board passed the 2012 budget Monday night, though it is not the budget Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wanted.However, the budget that passed does not include the kind of spending Abele feared.As it stands, taxes are poised to increase slightly, but Abele says he's going to do what he can to prevent that.It was an effort to bolster public safety, but some describe it as a move to raise taxes.The budget that passed Monday night could potentially lay off more than 100 sheriff's deputies.