LIHU‘E — Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. submitted to the County Council this afternoon his proposed budget for fiscal year 2010–2011. The mayor is seeking approval of a $146.28 million operating budget and a $100.59 million capital improvement program, a
LIHU‘E — Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. submitted to the County Council this afternoon his proposed budget for fiscal year 2010–2011.
The mayor is seeking approval of a $146.28 million operating budget and a $100.59 million capital improvement program, a county news release states.
His proposed operating budget has been reduced by five percent from the current fiscal year and calls for county employee furloughs.
“This budget represents a commitment to reduce expenses, create greater efficiencies to achieve cost savings, maintain core services, focus resources on key initiatives, and build a foundation for greater fiscal stability in the future,” said the mayor in the release.
To view the mayor’s proposed budget for FY11 in its entirety and his accompanying message, visit www.kauai.gov.
See Tuesday’s edition of The Garden Island for the full story.
