City’s budget approved

By Harlan Kirgan on Friday, June 28, 2024
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  • Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
    Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
    The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the 2025 fiscal year budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. The Board also OK’d amending the 2024 fiscal year budget along with two annexations. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the one thing he did not like about the 2025 budget is the city’s General Fund ending balance is down $159,050, but that is due to about $200,000 being used for a $2 an hour pay r...

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