Mayor Jerry Abramson has unveiled his plan to manage the expected $20 million dollar budget shortfall. “The global economic downturn is hitting Louisville and city government,” Abramson said. “You cannot have a breath-taking decline on Wall Street without it affecting Main streets across America — and Louisville is no exception.”

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Latest Press Releases

• Mayor Seeks Council Input on Budget Cuts For Next Year
• Mayor Delivers $20 Million Dollar Budget Balancing Plan
• Governor, Mayor Say Ford Plants Vital to State and City Economies
• Mayor Announces $3.4 Million in Service Cuts To Help Offset Budget Shortfall (Also see FAQ on Otter Creek Park)
• Mayor Meets With Union Leaders to Discuss Alternatives to Employee Layoffs
• City to Close for Three Days To Help Manage Budget Shortfall
• Mayor Orders Spending Restrictions To Manage $20 Million Budget Shortfall
  

Related Budget Documents and Links

• Metro Spending Reductions By Department, In Dollars (PDF)
• Metro Spending Reductions by Department (PDF)
• Summary Plan to Balance the Budget (PDF)
• First Quarter 2009 Revenue Estimates (PDF)
• Budget Revision Explanations by Category (PDF)
• 2008-09 Approved Metro Government Budget

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