3 Councilors Walk Out From City, School Budget Talks

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AUBURN -- Councilors and school officials foreshadowed an emotional showdown Monday night, sparring over the school department's proposed 5.2 percent budget increase.

"I want to do what's right for the kids and I believe in their education, but my hands are tied," said Auburn City Councilor Belinda Gerry. "I wish you had come to us with a lower budget that made changes gradually, in stages because we cannot give you what you request."

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3 Councilors Walk Out From City, School Budget Talks

The evening included a presentation by school officials explaining how they hope to modernize Auburn's education system. Three councilors left the meeting, one...

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