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Balanced budget approved for Bob Hope Airport
Burbank Bob Hope Airport commissioners approved a budget this week that managed to hold airline landing fees steady despite the airfield's continued struggles with declining passenger counts. The spending plan includes funding for a new transportation...
Tags: Air Transportation Delays, Google Inc., Economy, Business and Finance, Budgets and Budgeting
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After bridging $2.5 million gap, Burbank expects new budget to fare better
The City Council on Tuesday adopted a $149 million General Fund budget that was balanced on $2.5 million in spending cuts across multiple departments. City Financial Services Director Cindy Giraldo said officials project a $3.9 million surplus in the...Tags: Google Inc., Economy, Business and Finance, Budgets and Budgeting
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Bob Hope Airport in effort to raise diversity percentages
A study commissioned by Bob Hope Airport to ensure its compliance with federal diversity mandates found that while the airfield is doing a better-than-expected job contracting with businesses owned by white women, its use of minority-owned firms is...Tags: Minority Groups, Feminism, Economy, Business and Finance, Google Inc., U.S. Department of Transportation
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Burbank scores 'AAA' S&P credit rating
Burbank received a “AAA” credit rating this month from Standard & Poor’s, which cited the city’s “strong local economy and steady tax base growth.” City officials were pleased with the score, which is the highest...Tags: Google+, Automotive Equipment, Economy, Business and Finance, Manufacturing and Engineering, Credit Ratings
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Burbank's new mayor looking forward to a great year
As I begin my term as mayor, I want to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues on the council for giving me the honor to serve our community in this role. While I feel a sense of both pride and humility, my strongest feeling is a sense of urgency....Tags: Financial Planning, Economy, Business and Finance, Money and Monetary Policy
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Legal action over redevelopment funds an option for Burbank
Burbank city officials say they may sue over being forced to turn over millions of dollars to the state as a result of closing down local redevelopment operations. Per the California Department of Finance’s request, Burbank cut a $24.3-million...Tags: Google Inc., Economy, Business and Finance
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In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants. The Dutch survey,...Tags: Christianity, Arts and Culture, Economy, Business and Finance, Religion and Belief, 401K
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Burbank officials call CalPERS plan 'a good thing'
Burbank officials this week said plans by the state's pension agency for public employees to increase employer contributions will sting in the short term, but "is a good thing" for the city's long-term financial health. The California Public Employees'...Tags: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Employees, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics
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Burbank school board candidates explain why they should be elected
The four candidates running for Burbank Unified school board outline why they're the best choice. Steve Ferguson Age: 24 Profession: Principal of CF Political and Media Strategies As a candidate for school board, I believe that it is important...Tags: Students, Economy, Business and Finance, PTA, Elections, Teaching and Learning
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Four vie for two remaining seats on city council
It’s crunch time for the four City Council hopefuls, who have less than a month to knock on as many doors and raise as much money for their campaigns as possible before ballots are mailed out for the April 9 general election. The stakes were raised...Tags: Google Inc., Economy, Business and Finance, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
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Measure S is worth the money
Measure S is a worthwhile investment for our community. For the cost of what a parent, grandparent or neighbor pays for a few candles from one band fundraiser each year, the community gets a huge return — safer, well-maintained schools with...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance
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Burbank schools need Measure S
I support Measure S because it is the best way our community can maintain and upgrade public school facilities to the level of safety and functionality our children deserve. Our high-quality schools are one reason people move to Burbank, and investing...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, PTA
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