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6 big items in Chattanooga’s proposed budget for next fiscal year

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / The city is expected to announce details concerning rehabilitation of the Walnut Street Bridge, shown in 2022, in the coming weeks.
Staff photo by Robin Rudd / The city is expected to announce details concerning rehabilitation of the Walnut Street Bridge, shown in 2022, in the coming weeks.


It’s almost summer, which means it’s budget season for the city of Chattanooga.

The city recently presented its proposed $336.5 million budget, and there are a few big-ticket items in store for Chattanooga residents.

The Chattanooga City Council will deliberate over the proposed budgets at council meetings May 21 and June 4. At the June meeting, there will also be a public hearing on the budget.

A first vote to approve the budget is scheduled for June 11, with a final vote June 18.