By Joshua Bowling | The Republic
The proposed Scottsdale budget forecasts pre-recession levels of sales tax revenue, but a five-year forecast predicts millions in deficits unless city leaders can bridge the gap.
Scottsdale expects record levels of sales-tax collections in the fiscal year 2018 budget, which begins July 1, yet city officials are taking a hard look at raising taxes.
The proposed budget forecasts pre-recession levels of sales tax revenue, but a five-year forecast predicts millions in deficits unless city leaders can bridge the gap.
Three of the next five years project an operating deficit, which has some leaders calling for an increase in sales tax, property tax or both.
