Milwaukee 2023 budget; Mayor Johnson partial vetoes

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson used his veto pen for the primary time on Friday, Nov. 11, partially vetoing elements of town’s 2023 funds. His motion brings again cuts to the library and hearth division, although he proposes fewer cuts than his unique funds proposal laid out.

“Although I respect the eye and consideration the Milwaukee Widespread Council has directed to my proposed funds, I’m involved about Council motion that will increase our budgetary challenges over the following a number of years,” mentioned Mayor Johnson. “As I’ve mentioned repeatedly, I take no pleasure in staffing cuts, and I’ve no want to scale back metropolis companies. In crafting town funds, we merely do not need good selections. Our income is inadequate to cowl our rising monetary obligations. The one cheap choice is to funds prudently. Meaning taking steps this 12 months that put together us for the much more troublesome years forward.”

In line with a press launch from Mayor Johnson’s workplace, the provisions included within the veto have an effect on the Library, the Fireplace Division, and the Treasurer’s workplace. Whereas the Mayor additionally vetoed cash directed to the Wholesome Meals fund and for added employees on the Improvement Heart, he famous adequate funds are already in place to assist each of these objects.

Mayor Johnson has formally proposed a partial restoration of funds to the Library and the Fireplace Division. The proposed substitute features a momentary Martin Luther King library department throughout building and restoration of hours at one different department. Within the proposed compromise, the Fireplace Division would have one equipment minimize on the finish of March.

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“It’s an motion I take with each restraint and seriousness. My vetoes are greater than an expression of opposition; they’re reserved for information that divert us from the trail we must be on,” mentioned Mayor Johnson. 

The Widespread Council will contemplate the vetoes within the coming days.