City saves over $2.7 million in utility & taxpayer dollars by going green


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KHON2— In just one year, the City’s efforts to go green have saved over $2.7 million in utility and taxpayer dollars. Now, over 80 facilities will get energy-efficient upgrades across the island.

WRFA-LP 107.9 FM—City Council To Vote on $2.7 Million Bond Renewal To Cover Costs to Complete Fleet Maintenance Building Project. Jamestown City Council will vote on issuing $2.7 million bond to cover the completion of the Fleet Maintenance Building project. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, “The BAN that we got last year for the garage was $2,850,000. So, currently we have expenses over that BAN amount […]

DOTHANFIRST—Dothan restauranteur files multi-million dollar lawsuit against city. DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- A Dothan restaurant owner has officially filed a lawsuit against the City of Dothan, asking for millions. Latonya Dorsey, owner and operator of Mama T's, filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, April 30. She is asking for $25 million. Dorsey has been hinting at a lawsuit since her fight against the []

KEYT—City of Santa Barbara grapples with projected $7-10 million budget deficit. SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The city of Santa Barbara is a renowned tourist destination, but that doesn't make it immune from budget challenges. "We are  projecting anywhere from a $7-to-10 million deficit in our general fund which funds our four core city services like police, fire, parks and recreation an library," said finance director Keith DeMartini "it