Niagara Falls City Council rejects pay cuts for elected officials

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some city leaders in Niagara Falls wanted their colleagues to give themselves a pay cut Wednesday night.
The city is desperately trying to find a way to save money. For 2019, Niagara Falls is looking at a $91 million budget.
Newly elected councilman Chris Voccio proposed a 10 percent pay cut for all five city council members and the mayor.
The pay cut would have saved up to $14,000 and it would have reduced the city budget by five percent.
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