Mayor C said legislative inaction leads to budget based on assumptions
Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said that not having a state budget passed is "very serious" and his annual city budget could change dramatically depending on the final version passed by the Legislature.
"If the Legislature doesn't do its work by mid-November, then we're going to have to pass a complete budget based on assumptions," Cieslewicz said.
Cieslewicz, who unveiled his Madison budget proposal today, repeatedly slammed the Legislature. He said he anticipates the budget will be passed by mid-November.
Cieslewicz also said "we need the Senate version of the budget," because the Assembly GOP version does not allow for the levy increase he has proposed, 5.8 percent, and would cut funds for municipal services.
-- By Matt Dolbey
