Boardman sets $22.2M appropriations budget

BOARDMAN — The township Board of Trustees at a meeting today approved a dollar amount for 2016 township appropriations.

That figure is $22,268,905. Subtracting transfers, the township is projected to spend $16,487,111 this year.

Township officials characterized the budget process as one they've worked to streamline in response to cuts in funding from the state.

"Everyone who lives in Ohio knows that the governor has balanced his budget and built his war chest on the backs of local government," said Fiscal Officer William Leicht, adding that it has forced the township to become more creative and collaborative to save money.

The fiscal office is working to put together a breakdown of 2016 appropriations before approval of a more detailed budget.