Council adopts resolution directing departments to explore new methods of generating revenue
During the Common Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 20, the Council adopted file #230261 – a resolution directing all City departments and City-related agencies to investigate methods of generating new revenue for the City. The file was sponsored by Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. The resolution further directs each department and agency to present its findings at a meeting of the Steering and Rules Committee to be scheduled at the call of the Chair.
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