Politics & Government

SHOUT OUT: What do You Think About the City of Bowie's Proposed Budget Changes?

Tell Patch what you think about some of the hot button items in the City of Bowie's proposed budget!

If approved by the city council on Monday, May 21, the City of Bowie fiscal year 2013 budget will to build up the self-sustaining City of Bowie Water System’s reserves. And the council may up the user fees at city owned facilities to generate revenue. All the , at 40 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Patch wants to know what you think about these proposed budget changes. Are they necessary to keep the city running efficiently? Are they putting too much burden on taxpayers? What about the property tax rate- would you like to see it lowered, or are you happy it will remain unchanged?

Tell us what you think in the comments!


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