This morning, Metro leaders are discussing what one board member calls the “tough medicine” of proposed service cuts for the upcoming fiscal year; Metro’s GM calls the service levels “bare bones” @WTOP
GM Paul Wiedefeld still hopeful federal money can come through and that service cuts can be adjusted
Metro board member Gregory Slater: really hope they’re hearing us in DC; critical and devastating decisions in front of us without help
Metro board member Michael Goldman: this budget has gone through a “sausage machine” resulting in something that is “inedible.” Budget should not be presented to the public at this time @wtop
Goldman opposed to the closing of 19 stations as well. Would be ok with seeing them left open and unstaffed @WTOP
Goldman also says Metro could consider selling off some properties to address budget gap
Metro board member Matt Letourneau: Nobody likes this budget, but we can’t just print money. Not optimistic Congress can deliver much-needed funding in time @WTOP
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