Sean C. Morgan
Of The New Era
The city of Sweet Home Budget Committee approved the 2008-09 budget on May 1.
The budget next moves to the City Council for a public hearing and adoption on June 24.
The $26,595,000 budget is $351,000 lower than the 2007-08 budget. Approximately 17 percent, $4.4 million, of the budget pays for personnel, 62.8 positions, and personal services. Materials and services represent 14 percent of the budget at $3.8…