Cheney revenues keep growing

CHENEY – Total governmental revenues are slated to continue on an upward trend in the 2020 budget, thanks mostly to construction taking place in the city and surrounding areas.

During two budget presentations at the Oct. 22 City Council meeting, Cheney Finance Director Cindy Niemeier said governmental revenue for 2020 was projected to hit almost $14.82 million, up from $12.83 million projected for 2019. Accordingly, general fund revenues — which pay for police and fire, municipal court, finance, administration and parks and recreation — are slated to increase to just over $8.593 million, up fr...