Cuts To Hurt Battle Creek

Governor Jennifer Granholm’s executive order budget cuts will mean less money for Battle Creek. The reduction in revenue sharing announced yesterday translates into a loss of 180 to 200-thousand dollars for Battle Creek’s current budget year. The city made a 50-thousand dollar budget adjustment earlier this year, which will offset some of the reduction. But another budget adjustment may be required in the near future to make up for the expected remaining shortfall of 130 to 150-thousand dollars.