Closing in on adopting the fiscal year budget 2024-25, the Valdese Town Council revisited the proposed budget, with new opinions and changes. 

Assistant Manager/CFO Bo Weichel and Interim Town Manager Bryan Steen presented a recap of the general and utility funds during the June agenda review.

The council discussed reducing Town Attorney fees, debates over a 5% raise for employees, concerns about utility fund rates, and a sidewalk improvement project. The article highlights various viewpoints within the council and their decisions leading up to the upcoming regular meeting on June 3.