By Prudintis (a Hamilton City Ratepayer) Last year’s reported “balancing the books” deficit of $29.75 million (See Page 167 of the Hamilton City Council’s 2022-23 Annual Report)  is likely to be repeated to June 2024 with the expected deficit increasing to $36.6 million (See Finance & Monitoring Meeting Agenda 29 February 2024 – Page 51).   … Continue reading OPINION: Why is Hamilton City Council unable to prepare and promise a financial budget that works?