Employee raises, wasteful spending cuts, and the demolition of several houses were discussed at the Walnut Ridge City Council meeting Monday.
The Jonesboro Sun reports the council passed the 2016 budget with no objection. The budget included a $350,000 spending cut of what Mayor Charles Snapp of Walnut Ridge called “waste.” $2.35 million was budgeted for 2016 expenses--a $45,000 decrease from 2015.
The budget also included a $100,000 increase for the Fire Department, a $40,000 increase for the Police Department, and a $0.50 raise for city employees.
The Council also approved the demolition of one of 9 homes slated for demolition at the meeting. Mayor Snapp told KAIT-TV the council plans to meet next month to discuss when the house will be demolished.