Council passes budget

The Clarkston City Council passed its 2006-2007 budget at their June 26 meeting, but the vote was not unanimous.
Council members Cory Johnston and Kristy Ottman voted no, with the rest of the council voting yes. A brief discussion was held.
The approved budget has revenues set at $777,514 and disbursements at $753,133. For a breakdown of expenses including fire, police and library go to www.clarkstonnews.com and search ‘Budget hearing becomes heated.?
Prior to the meeting, the council held a special meeting on June 6 and a public hearing on June 12 to discuss the budget.
Look in next week’s edition of The Clarkston News for full coverage of the budget approval.