Stafford could divert money from economic development to cover city costs

Stafford could divert money from economic development to cover city costs

The small city southwest of Houston, in Fort Bend County, does not have a property tax and has been grappling with budget deficits as well as a pressing need for city services.

What’s next for city of Salem effort to get state to cover public safety costs - Salem Reporter

There’s one idea to fix Salem’s budget crisis that nearly every local elected official agrees on: the state of Oregon should chip in. It’s a common refrain at town halls, among city councilors and in citizen comments sent to city government and local news outlets. Gov. Tina Kotek agrees, saying she’ll sign a funding bill if it passes the Legislature. The case for such payments is that city employees are working on state property that pays no pro…