Reardan finances look good

REARDAN - The town council adopted its annual budget for the year 2023 at its meeting on Dec. 15.

Preliminary budget estimates show 2023 revenue exceeding expenditures by approximately $71,298 ($1,194,811-$1,123,523). Revenues exceed expenditures in each budgeted item.

Current expense figures include:

• $29,790 to the library

• $45,500 to streets

• $277,000 to water

• $316,500 to water

• $109,00 to garbage

Mayor Gail Daniels said the town is in good fiscal condition heading into next year but emphasized that small towns have their challenges as expenditures continue to increase while revenue s...