Westminster’s next budget
A proposed budget to operate Westminster city government in 2023-24 is ready for the first of two required readings by the city council. First reading planned for Tuesday, May 9. For all purposes, it is proposed, the city expenses approach $28.5 million. “Most notably,” says city administrator Kevin Bronson, is a proposed reduction in the City’s millage rate of 3.5 mills….” Currently, the rate is 99.3 mills; proposed is raising property tax revenues based on 95.8 mills. If the council approves, the salaries of the mayor and the council members will increase. They are now $2,300 for the mayor and $2 thousand for the six council members. Proposed are mayor’s salary at $12 thousand and council pay at $7,200.