The general fund is responsible for many of the things our citizens depend upon, Police, Fire, Operations, Engineering, Courts, Health, Street Lighting to name a few.
Tax refunds are the refunds paid to tax filers who have overpaid their income tax.
The problem is, simply, expenses outpacing revenue. Starting in 1997, our revenue declined unexpectedly and recovered only slightly in 1998. The difference between revenue and expenses has became critical in 1999. And revenue is projected to drop significantly in 2000. HOME Warren 2000 is an independent organization not affiliated with the city administration nor any other political or private group.