After years of overwhelming support, the city’s 2025 budget passed Monday but with unprecedented and bipartisan pushback. Nine councilors voted against the $1.6 billion budget - six Republicans and three Democrats. Republican councilors: Paul Annee, Josh Bain, Derek Cahill, Michael Dilk, Paul Hart and Brian Mowery. Democratic councilors: Rena Allen, Jesse Brown and Carlos Perkins. Many of the councilors questioned the budget process and how the funding aligns with the needs of their communities. “I just think at this point, maybe it's time we try something new. Maybe we need to show that we are not OK with this budget,” said Councilor Josh Bain. "This body is not just to be a rubber stamp,” said Councilor Derek Cahill. “What we continue to do doesn't seem to be working,” said Councilor Michael Dilk. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/city-county-council-passes-2025-budget-despite-rare-bipartisan-pushback-proposal-funding-community/531-7c730622-4870-4c02-adcb-8ddc16144117