Henderson City Manager Terrell Blackmon said the Henderson City Council agreed by consensus to approve the recommended fiscal year 2021-2022 as presented.
“I say by consensus because they are required to wait a minimum of 10 days after the budget is presented before they can take an official vote,” Blackmon said.
The budget was first presented on May 10 at the regular meeting. The consensus was present on May 17th. Therefore, 10 days had not yet elapsed.
Blackmon said, “They will officially adopt the budget at their June 14, 2021 regular meeting.”
No one spoke for or against the budget at the public hearing May 10. Council conducted its business asking general questions after the public portion of the meeting closed.
It’s a hold-the-line budget when it comes to spending because of the pandemic according to Blackmon. He said, “No new positions added for the upcoming year, although we have several current open positions that will remain open until filled. Again, just no new positions.”
He indicated City employees would receive a two percent cost of living raise.