The Best Bang for Your Buck?
![Willie Lantigua, Mike Sullivan, and Patrick Blanchette The Best Bang for Your Buck?](https://valleypatriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sullivan-038.jpg)
By: Lawrence City Council President, Patrick Blanchette – December 2004 Unfortunately the City of Lawrence is dealing with tough financial problems this year. When I was first elected to the Lawrence City Council (over five years ago,) the annual operating budget was roughly $170 million, with a contingency reserve account of $3 million. The […]