KOB - The City of Santa Rosa said it will fight the state's efforts to reclaim $1.2 million after a private business (rumored to be county jail operator The Geo Group) operating in the city claimed it overpaid its taxes, then demanded and got a refund from the state.
The State of New Mexico then sent the city a $1.2 million bill - half the city's entire budget.
During a city council meeting Tuesday night, Santa Rosa residents learned the city has already been making some cuts. The city has cut down on fuel, travel, postage, paper - even toiletries.
It also plans on holding off on hiring, but said there will be no personnel layoffs or furloughs at this time. The city administrator announced he is not planning on making any major cuts because he does not plan on ever having to pay the full amount. He plans on fighting the state, and Santa Rosa residents are on board. Read full story here:
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Santa Rosa in a Pinch
The State of New Mexico then sent the city a $1.2 million bill - half the city's entire budget.
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