Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget On First Reading

The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the city’s new fiscal year budget Thursday night.

City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city will allow up to a month period of public comment on the spending before final approval. Hennessee said a public hearing will also be scheduled.

Hennessee said the budget will be voted on its final reading in June. The spending plan includes a five percent employee raise, city hall improvements and several parks and recreation upgrades.