Jerome officials address budget issues
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January 3, 2018

Jerome officials address budget issues

By Mac Cordell

Jerome Township officials have approved a nearly $4.4 million budget for 2018.
With projected revenue set at $3.94 million, officials are projecting a nearly $470,000 shortfall. A large portion of that deficit is the result of a purchase of a new fire engine, which has been ordered and expected to be...

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