Faith Voices of Columbia issued a call-to-action for city officials to be aware of the “moral implications” of the city’s budget.
On Monday, Columbia’s budget for this fiscal year went into effect. Faith Voices said the budget did not prioritize poverty, community policing and affordable housing within marginalized communities. However, it does applaud raises for city workers and the efforts toward saving parts of the transit budget.
“There have been some great efforts that this city has put forth,” said reverend Sarah Klaassen of Rock Bridge Christian Church. “We’re looking for an even deeper conversation as we go.”
