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Cortland facing nearly $3 million deficit, mayor says

The city of Cortland faces a $2.5-3M deficit. Photo: Saga Communications/Joe Salzone/607 News Now

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Lawmakers in Cortland are grappling with a large deficit.

Mayor Scott Steve tells 607 News Now he’s placing some of the blame on rising costs and costly projects.

Steve says the deficit is between 2.5 and three million dollars.

The mayor adds hourly rates for city workers have also increased.

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