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Centralia Faces $2 Million Budget Shortfall; Leadership Confirmed

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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The City of Centralia confirmed Kelly Smith as Deputy Mayor and Michael Thomas as City Manager. Despite the appointments, the city is facing a roughly $2 million funding shortfall. During a recent budget workshop, officials determined the city must either increase taxes or implement staffing cuts to achieve a balanced budget.

From chronline.com

Why it matters

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The city's financial stability depends on balancing the budget, with options limited to raising revenue or reducing spending. Michael Thomas noted that potential staff reductions would likely target the local police or city parks department, which represent the largest expenses in the general fund.

From chronline.com

Who's involved

  • CentraliaThe city facing the budget shortfall and leadership changes
  • Kelly SmithThe newly appointed Deputy Mayor of Centralia
  • Michael ThomasThe newly appointed City Manager of Centralia

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The entities involved

  • Centralia

    city in Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in Illinois, United States

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  • Kelly Smith

    researcher

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  • Michael Thomas

    American journalist

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