Thursday, August 20, 2009

Citizen panel could guide Kane budget :: Beacon News :: Local News

A different way to do business—can a county board really listen to citizens? 

Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay proposed the idea just about two weeks ago, but has provided few details. McConnaughay said this week that she has asked all County Board members to submit names for consideration, but some board members said not only were they not asked to submit names,

Kane County Finance Director Cheryl Pattelli said late last month that the county could be facing a deficit of $1.6 million if the cuts are made. The deficit could reach $2.68 million by the end of the current fiscal year if those cuts aren't made.

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