马市政府选择削减就业机会而不是提高税率以满足预算. Kiama Council opts for job cuts over raising rates to meet budget.

马市政府面临一个选择, 要么裁减30个工作位和减少社区服务, 或每年提高900美元的利率以达到2026-27年的国家预算截止日期. Kiama Council faces a choice between cutting about 30 jobs and reducing community services or a $900 annual rate hike to meet a state-mandated budget deadline by 2026-27. 虽然官员们指出特殊的利率变化仍然是一个不太喜欢的选择, 这将大幅提高利率. The council voted to pursue job and service cuts, though officials note a special rate variation remains a less preferred option that would raise rates significantly. 预算草案将在28天内公开审查. The draft budget will be publicly reviewed for 28 days.