Should the Lawrence City Commission eliminate special contingency funds this year to help the city get out of its budget shortfall?

The city has several reserve funds in the budget for emergencies, such as a tornado, flood, or ice storm. One proposal is to eliminate these contingency funds from the general fund, and save the city $200,000. Do you agree with this proposal? Yes, in a budget year like this we have to cut wherever we can. Yes, it’s a safe bet we won’t have a major disaster next year. No, city government needs as much flexibility as possible. No, it’s not a safe bet we won’t have a major disaster next year. ¢See the results »Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.¢Related stories:Series to examine city budget cuts

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