Monticello City Council Fiscal Crisis

A $3.9 million deficit revealed at July 21 meeting; Mayor Jung admitted 'fiscal cliff' and past failures. Special council meeting held July 29. New developments: department heads are pushing back against cuts, citing salary competitiveness and infrastructure needs, and the proposed 0.5 millage rate increase remains undecided. Transparency concerns raised by Councilman Zahra. Outcome still developing.