Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg
Publishing date: Feb 01, 2021 • February 1, 2021 • 2 minute read •
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An attempt to dismantle a controversial reserve fund fell short during Day 5 of Norfolk County’s levy-supported budget deliberations last week.
At issue was a $1-million “council initiative” fund that the new Norfolk council established in 2019 as a go-to source of money for spot projects that move the county forward.
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The fund was designed to be spontaneous and has no fixed objective. This has prompted criticisms that this is idle money Norfolk should put to work during tough economic times.
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An attempt to dismantle a controversial reserve fund fell short during Day 5 of Norfolk County’s levy-supported budget deliberations this week.
At issue was a $1-million “council initiative” fund that the new Norfolk council established in 2019 as a go-to source of money for spot projects that move the county forward.
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The fund was designed to be spontaneous and has no fixed objective. This has prompted criticisms that this is idle money Norfolk should put to work during tough economic times.