SPRINGFIELD — It is no secret that the City of Springfield is facing a budget dilemma. So, how does the City balance employee wage adjustments with long-term financial challenges?
“Springfield faces a growing structural budget gap that threatens the city’s ability to maintain essential services,” reads a statement from the City’s website. Actions to combat this financial issue include reducing the library budget by $500,000, implementing a shared payroll tax between employees and employers, and…
