Photo by maxedaperture.Mayor Vince Gray admitted that its construction was affected by the “perception of government spending more than it should.” It includes an increase on income taxes for those making $200,000 (which a little less than five percent of the District would have to pay and sounds a lot like one that failed to pass the Council last year), plus a whole bunch of other cuts and taxes. Jack Evans (who called it “one of the worst [budgets] I’ve seen in my time here”) really doesn’t like it, Kwame Brown probably won’t vote for it, and other councilmembers and stakeholders are none too pleased. On the other hand, service advocates and fans of a progressive income tax increase are happy. It didn’t mess with streetcars or teachers. It’s been certified by the District’s Chief Financial Officer, though it obviously wouldn’t be complete without some question of some questionable accounting.
Ladies and gentlemen, here it is, Mayor Gray’s 2012 proposed budget. Bon appetit! (All the fixin’s are here.)
