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Posted: 1:21 PM Feb 17, 2010
Nitro Officials Look to Trim City Budget
The city of Nitro is expected to cut its budget by 2.5 percent -- nearly $80,000.
Reporter: Anna Baxter Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The city of Nitro is expected to cut its budget by 2.5 percent -- nearly $80,000.
Mayor Rusty Casto tells WSAZ.com city revenues are down right now, but they could be as much as $50,000-$80,000 this year.
The mayor says three car dealerships have closed inside the city limits and profits are down at Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center. Both of these factors affect the city's business tax revenues.
The mayor hopes the new hotel at Tri-State will help offset the shortage, but he believes the city has to make measures now to be financially responsible.
That's why the mayor has asked the city's department heads to start looking at where the cuts can be made.
The mayor will meet with them on Monday to discuss the possible cuts.
Mayor Casto tells WSAZ.com city services will not be affected.
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Posted by: john
on Feb 18, 2010 at 09:45 AM
im not sure its the commision as much as it is the health dept. let there be smoking areas and the gamblers will come back.
Posted by: joe
on Feb 18, 2010 at 08:29 AM
what does it take for the city of nitro to vote casto out? he is the man in charge. if casto can not control his people it is time to run him out of town
Posted by: city boy
on Feb 17, 2010 at 09:15 PM
heck, just be like huntington and layoff your cops and firefighters. then create an illegal payroll tax and bankrupt the place. stick a fork in huntington, they are done.
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