City Council: Budget Scrutiny

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A "spirited" discussion took place regarding the city budget, focusing on how funds are allocated for projects in Monroe. District 4 Councilman Bishop Rodney McFarland and District 5 Councilman Verbon Muhammad expressed concerns at the August 27, 2024, meeting about two projects totaling around $6 million, primarily benefiting the downtown area and a small part of District 4. McFarland was particularly concerned that the project’s impact did not extend into more areas of District 4. Tensions rose as McFarland and Muhammad questioned the lack of visible improvements on the south...