Jackson City Budget Crisis Looms | Jackson News

Jackson’s city government is in a fiscal crisis, with a projected $23 million shortfall threatening to force layoffs or drastic cuts. Mayor John Horhn is pushing the City Council to urgently revise the budget by July 31st — a legal requirement to avoid operating at a deficit and to maintain fiscal responsibility. Councilwoman Tina Clay, chair of the Finance Committee, emphasizes that officially lowering the budget sets a spending ceiling and protects the city from unauthorized overspending. Key revenue sources are collapsing: property taxes are down nearly $10 million, sales tax is off by $13.5 million, and gasoline tax collections are way below projections. The Finance Committee meets July 15th — decisions now will shape Jackson’s financial future and compliance with state law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7af3cff4533f1f69