Providence budget talks are back on track, according to the Mayor. The city’s finance committee is expected to meet Wednesday to vote the budget out of committee.
The city council rejected a $750 million budget last week, after initially approving the plan. The Council did vote to pass a tax levy. Mayor Jorge Elorza accused the council of asking residents to pay taxes without knowing how their money will be spent.
After meeting with council leaders Monday, Elorza says he believes he’s addressed their concerns about the budget.
“We’ve reached an agreement at this point, although nothing is assured until it’s all said and done,” Elorza said. “Hopefully it will go smoothly from here on out. And what you’re going to find in this budget is a budget that continues many of our investment in kids and families throughout the city.”
Elorza said he plans sign the budget after it is approved, which he hopes will be as early as Friday.
