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Norfolk residents who attended a Wednesday public hearing expressed overall approval for the city budget proposed for 2025, but some called for increased spending on public workers' wages and further decreasing the real estate tax rate.

NORFOLK — Residents who attended a Wednesday public hearing expressed overall approval for the city budget proposed for 2025, but called for increased spending on public workers’ wages and further decreasing the real estate tax rate. The budget, presented by City Manager Pat Roberts in March, includes a $1.53 billion operating budget and a $323 million capital improvement plan. The total $1.9 ...

Wednesday evening, Norfolk teachers rallied for more pay ahead of a public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of Norfolk.

The budget proposal also includes adding more security officers and cameras to school buildings.