CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland faces another challenging budget year. 

Mayor Scott Steve tells us he recognizes how tough things can get for residents. 

The city faces a deficit of $1.4 million, which is smaller than the $5 million projected shortfall that Mayor Steve first feared in 2025.

Both Common Council meetings this month include public hearings on the 2025 spending plan. A vote is set for December. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Cortland Mayor Scott Steve on Ithaca’s Morning News