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In a recent press conference, Mayor Ursula Baum of Kaarst announced a series of measures aimed at consolidating the city's finances. The 2024 budget, which is being carried across party lines by a broad majority, is linked to a consolidation concept that will have effects starting this year.
One of the four short-term measures included in the budget is the city saving 105,000 euros due to no special payment to civil servants. The cultural sector will see savings of 50,000 euros across all budgets this year. However, it's important to note that a total of 103 individual measures will only take effect from 2025 onwards.
Mayor Baum commends the cooperative collaboration between the four major factions and the administration in drafting the budget. She also thanks her colleagues in the administration for identifying savings potential across all budgets in the past months. The administration will implement the individual measures in a structured procedure in the coming weeks and months.
The cooperation with the district music school will be comprehensively reviewed, but the goal of ending the cooperation has been removed. Mayor Baum promises regular reports on the implementation of these measures and will specify cost-cutting measures from the consolidation package in dialogue with those affected.
This compromise between cost-cutting and the desire to shape is seen as a success by Mayor Baum, who believes it allows for a more successful consolidation in consensus. She also views it as an important sign, as it allows for a more effective sorting out of the city's finances.
For accurate and up-to-date information regarding budgetary decisions and implementations, we recommend contacting the city administration directly or checking their official website. Alternatively, you can follow local news outlets in Kaarst, as they often cover budgetary decisions and changes. If public records or budget reports are available, they can provide detailed financial data.
The administration will implement financial measures aimed at saving 105,000 euros by not making special payments to civil servants, which is part of the consolidation plan announced by Mayor Ursula Baum. The cultural sector will experience savings of 50,000 euros this year due to budget cuts across all sectors, as per the Mayor's statements.
