He charged that restoration of funding for specific departmental legislative branch personnel «without considering the respective value of the positions» functions, in the context of the overall city budget and impact on our city's tax base, is not only unjustifiable but wreaks of putting politics between the public interest.» (wamc.org)
From the bigger perspective of the overall city budget, Minority Leader Willie Pabon praised Stewart for making progress despite inheriting a massive deficit and a council with more than a few political adversaries. (courant.com)
Member items are a modest portion of the overall city budget, but a flashpoint with the potential for significant disagreement between the mayor and council. (newyorktrue.com)