City budgets of$ 200 million in total for general and proprietary funds. Employees direct reports high of 28. Responsible for forecasting revenues, determining and issuing budget guidelines, preparation, council briefings, progress reports. Advise Mayor on budget priorities, economic development activities, departmental reorganizations and community affairs. Responsible for treasurer functions. Testified at Ohio State Senate and House of Representative Hearings and participated in briefing Governor on Ohio tax restructuring policy and energy projects. Lead efforts to keep the City solvent by cost containment, productivity improvements and revenue enhancement programs during economic downturns without layoffs of personnel. Reduced municipal manpower by over 25% while maintaining service levels. Held health benefit costs flat for past 5 years. Cut expenditure budgets every year for past 5 years. City’s finances in past 8 years have gone
