Charlottesville City Council held the second of its public hearings yesterday to address more of the public's concerns about the city's new budget proposal.
Since the first public budget forum on March 19, Council decreased its original figure for the city's real estate tax revenue. The new proposed figure is a two-cent reduction from 99 cents to 97 cents per household income.
In addition, Council included a measure to increase tax on cigarettes from 25 cents to 35 cents per pack. City manger Gary O'Connell said this measure will be included in the budget for a July 2007 implementation.
Council will vote on the final proposed budget during its April 10 meeting.
-- compiled by Marisa Roman
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