This testimony by CBC President Carol Kellermann emphasizes the major opportunity of the Ravitch Commission to create change and build a solid foundation of an effective mass transit system for the coming years. The testimony defines the problem facing the MTA, provides guiding principles, and offers specific solutions that the Commission should consider.
CBC testifies before the NYC Council Finance Committee on the Preliminary Budget and financial plan for fiscal years 2006-2010. CBC includes suggestions on the appropriate use of surplus funds, moving forward with the formation of the Health Insurance Trust fund and ways to curb spending growth.
This is a CBC report summary that recommends a three year plan to balance New York State’s budget by reducing expenditures and imposing a temporary tax increase.
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