There are 3 article(s) tagged Memphis city budget:

• July 2024

  • Memphis budget woes spark worry from bond rating agency

    The outlook change signals that Fitch Ratings has concerns and could downgrade the City of Memphis’ bond rating.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 16, 2024

• April 2023

  • Strickland’s final budget proposal would make MPD, MFD highest paid in region

    The $792 million proposal is $42 million larger than the current city budget. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is not proposing a property tax increase but said the increase is funded by sales tax revenue, economic growth and the performance of the city’s investments. 

    By Bill Dries April 26, 2023

• June 2021

  • City and county budget paths get more interesting as fiscal year nears

    The path of the two budget seasons and the use of federal funds to close financial gaps — plus other topics — are the focus of a reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries June 09, 2021