2012-2013 Budget - City of Saginaw MI

As I have continually stressed to the Council and the citizens of the city, the management team andCouncil must continue to make the tough decisions to place the city in a position where we do not have tocontinually react to change, as many other Cities in Michigan are currently doing. This will be even moreimportant as we move into FY 2013. The city is in a good position to make changes – we know what ourfinancial position is, we know what areas must be addressed, and we have the ability to make the changes.We must continue to have the cooperation of the Council, management team, staff, labor unions, and thepublic to provide quality services and develop a high performing organization with continual processimprovement. The goal of ensuring quality services where prudent, while pursuing an improved financialcondition for the city, will be a continuing priority. I am confident that this goal is both manageable andachievable.Respectfully submittedDarnell EarleyCity Manager8