Community and Economic Development Department Director Anne Laurent speaks to Council about the proposed budget for the divisions under her direction. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Public Works Department Director Philo Shelton III presents his department’s proposed budget listing numerous areas of cost saving measures. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Administrator Harry Burgess and Police Chief Wayne Torpy converse prior to tonight’s proposed budget presentations. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Department of Public Utilities officials from left, Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall, Deputy Utility Manager-Finance & Administration Robert Westervelt and DPU Utility Manager John Arrowsmith attend this evening’s Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Council members, Budget and Grants Manager Gina Coluzzi Torpy and Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne listen to department budget presentations. Tuesday’s Council meeting will lead off with a presentation on the proposed budget from the County Administrator’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com