Chattamatters: Making Sense Of The City Budget

By Ray Bassett

Published May 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM EDT

Here in Chattanooga, Mayor Tim Kelly has proposed a new city budget for the next fiscal year.

The City Council, with many new members, is diving into the details - as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us.

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