May 19, 2017

County Executive Ike Leggett on County Council Announcement of Operating Budget for FY18

County Executive Ike Leggett released this statement following the announcement of  tentative  County Council agreement on the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget. The Council finally approves the budget on May 25.

Leggett stated, "I want to congratulate Council President Roger Berliner, the entire County Council, and Council staff on their constructive work on the County's Operating Budget for the fiscal year that begins this July 1.”
"This approved budget reflects our common priorities and values for the County for the upcoming years. It is prudent and provides a blueprint that should help us to weather some of the potential challenges posed by possible federal budget cutbacks as well as by slower revenue growth and needed ongoing expenditures. Together, we have balanced our County’s needs and top priorities with the resources available."