Strickland’s final budget proposal gives police and firefighters raises
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said the increase in the operating budget is funded by increased sales tax revenues, economic growth and the performance of the city’s investments. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
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.
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