More bad news for Repig Milwaukee Co Exec and goober-natorial hopeful

[sybylla]

http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/apr05/320409.asp
County finance troubles worsen
Officials warn of $3 million deficit, emergency social service cuts
By DAVE UMHOEFER
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Posted: April 21, 2005

Milwaukee County's already bleak financial picture darkened considerably Thursday, with word that its tax-freeze 2004 budget is likely to close as much as $3 million in the red, and that looming problems in the '05 budget might prompt emergency cutbacks in social service programs.

The budget bombshell came amid a litany of reports of financial mismanagement, late-breaking disclosure of shortfalls, and departments stretched thin by retirements and budget cuts. It would mark the second successive deficit budget for County Executive Scott Walker and the County Board.

Walker said that in formulating a 2005 budget repair this summer, he would seek to avoid a repeat of 2003, when his midyear trims hit parks hard. This time, county social service programs are likely to shoulder the load, based on expected state-aid reductions in those areas, he said.

The news came as Walker revs up his campaign for governor in 2006, a race in which he is pointing to his budget and tax savvy as a major strength.
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Scottie-boy's apparently not getting off to a very good start. Like most spend and borrow pukes, he can't get control of his finances.

[ewagner]

1. Somehow,

this will be the Democrats fault.... :sarcasm: