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City of Yankton Faces Tight Budget, Supply Problems

City of Yankton Faces Tight Budget, Supply Problems

Amy Leon Photo: WNAX


While sales tax collections are up significantly for the City of Yankton, so are costs.
City Manager Amy Leon says they are seeing higher prices for equipment and supplies and delays in deliveries….https://on.soundcloud.com/aQHd6

Leon says she is concerned about construction project costs and delays next spring….https://on.soundcloud.com/H11RZ

Leon says they may have to make some shifts in the budget….https://on.soundcloud.com/igc9W

The city commission will have a work session to update the strategic plan, Monday at 6PM at the CM-TEA building ahead of their regular meeting.

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