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November 20, 2009

County budget vote may be postponed

Luzerne County Commissioners don’t expect to agree on a proposed 2010 budget by Wednesday, which means a vote will probably be postponed until the second week of December.

Commissioner Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla said the 2010 deficit, originally $29 million, is now between $13 million and $15 million. At least two commissioners – a majority vote – must agree on how to close the remaining gap, with options including deep staff reductions and a tax increase.

For the complete story, see Saturday's Times Leader.

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