As the City of Auburn continues wrestling with a significant budget gap, officials recently discussed efforts to close it on an episode of Inside Government with Guy Cosentino. Initially facing an $8.6 million shortfall, the gap had been reduced to $2.8 million in a proposed $50.8 million budget. City leaders considered options, including holding a May 22 public hearing to discuss potentially exceeding the state’s 2% tax cap, which would require approval from at least three City Council members. City Manager Jeff Dygert, who is retiring at the end of June, and City Comptroller Mary Beth Leeson provided updates during the conversation on Inside Government.
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