Walterboro leaders take first look at new budget

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By Vicki Brown

Walterboro City Council unanimously approved the first reading on a new 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $4.9 million on May 3rd.

A public hearing is set for June 7th.

During a recent city council meeting, leaders also reviewed the current fiscal budget. Some changes need to be made to the budget to include completion of a well project on Maple T. Willis Boulevard. The city also purchased a new generator for its wastewater treatment plant and a new vehicle for the city’s sewage department. These purchases created a deficit of about $20,274 in the budget.

City council wants to adjust its funding to approve these expenses. However, city council cannot make any changes to the current budget without first holding a public hearing.

This public hearing is set for June 7th at Walterboro City Hall, located at 242 Hampton Street.