TRAVERSE CITY — City commissioners approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year by the set deadline.

The budget is required by city charter to be approved by the first Monday in June.

Local leaders say approving the $42 million budget will allow the city to move forward with their strategic plan.

City treasurer and finance director, Heidi Scheppe said her department lives and breathes by the guidelines set down by the budget.

“That budget is our guideline as soon as it’s approved. We, departments and the department heads have the opportunity to plan, for purchases and projects over the next 12 months,” said Scheppe.

She said it sets the stage for what they have the authority to spend over the next year.

City manager Liz Vogel said they are adding to their ranks, sprinkling a few

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