Milwaukee mayor proposes 1st budget, includes cuts to services

We are getting a first look at Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposed budget for 2023. It includes staffing cuts to the city's police and fire departments. The mayor revealed his proposal Tuesday morning and told the Milwaukee Common Council that the culprit of the cuts is a lack of revenue. Before he even began talking numbers, the mayor underlined the city's fiscal constraints. In fact, he went as far as to say that the city is hamstrung and now forced to cut services. Here is a snapshot of the numbers. The mayor's total budget proposal is $1.7 billion and includes a 3-percent increase in the tax levy. A typical homeowner will pay about $48 more in taxes and fees. READ MORE: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/milwaukee-budget-to-be-released-mayor-warns-of-public-safety-cuts