Fairbanks Borough taking comment on budget as budget teeters near cap

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly takes public comment tonight on the proposed budget for the upcoming new fiscal year. Borough spending is up against a cap on property tax revenue, forcing a discerning look at budget priorities.
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The proposed $161 million borough budget comes close to current year spending. Borough chief of staff Jim Williams said the FY18 budget reflects a trend of rising costs and stagnant revenue.
“They’re just some natural costs that go up, plu