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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Saginaw City Council approved changes to retiree health care benefits in an effort to reign in legacy costs.  Under the changes, retired city employees will have to pay higher deductibles and co-pays.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley presented his budget for the 2014 fiscal year to the mayor and council Monday.  It calls for a 55-officer police department and a 35-person fire department.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Two house fires just a block apart has Saginaw neighbors on edge about fire coverage. That’s because 15 firefighters are facing layoffs. City officials say no worries, they have a plan.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Talks about how to fund public safety in the city of Saginaw continue, after dozens of police officers and firefighters got pink slips last week.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Saginaw's efforts to pay for public safety took another turn Tuesday as City Manager Darnell Earley met with Sheriff William Federspiel this morning in hopes of moving forward with a police contracting deal.

Monday, January 07, 2013  As Saginaw city leaders continue talks about contracting for police services with Saginaw County, one local organization is talking about repealing the city's 34-year-old property tax cap as a means to bring in more revenue.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Saginaw Assistant City Manager Phil Ludos is asking the county to consider taking over police operations in light of a $3.2 million budget shortfall for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Ludos says without a deal, he would be forced resort to layoffs, and the city would have to operate with 55 police officers and 35 firefighters.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  The City of Saginaw is on a fiscal diet for the next six months. Officials project a $2.8 million shortfall for this fiscal year, and they need to get creative to offset costs.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Beginning October 1st, customers will see the new $3 charge added to their bills, and that’s not the end of the price hike. Starting next July, Bay City residents will be paying $6.50 more a month for the services.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  The City of Flint is posting the monthly budget totals for all to see. After reviewing the budgets, do you have any ideas on where they could cut spending?

Monday, May 10, 2010  City leaders reviewed parts of the budget related to road repairs and the James Clements Airport.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Bay City commissioners will consider a millage increase proposal at Monday's meeting.