Charlotte City Council eyes budget adjustments after public weighs in
After hearing public feedback on the $4.5 billion dollar budget, the City of Charlotte is deciding how to adjust the budget to meet community needs.
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Kaci co-anchors WCCB News @ Six and News @ Ten on the weekends and reports during the week.
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After hearing public feedback on the $4.5 billion dollar budget, the City of Charlotte is deciding how to adjust the budget to meet community needs.
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