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BudgetPresupuestoGeneral fund, 2024, auditedFondo general, 2024, auditado
Every dollar the City of Sandusky’s general fund took in during 2024, and what it paid for. The general fund pays for the city’s day-to-day work; water and sewer run on their own funds and are not in this picture.Cada dólar que recibió el fondo general de la ciudad de Sandusky en 2024, y en qué se gastó. El fondo general paga el trabajo diario de la ciudad; el agua y el alcantarillado tienen fondos propios y no están aquí.
Swipe the chart to see where the money goes →Deslice el gráfico para ver a dónde va →
The numbersLas cifras
| Property taxes | $1,828,007 | 5% |
| Municipal income taxes | $14,363,216 | 40% |
| Other local taxes | $12,408,826 | 35% |
| Charges for services | $1,049,721 | 3% |
| Fees, licenses and permits | $614,575 | 2% |
| Fines and forfeitures | $1,157,910 | 3% |
| State and federal money | $919,519 | 3% |
| Investment earnings and interest | $2,045,661 | 6% |
| Lease income | $111,535 | <1% |
| Other | $1,413,639 | 4% |
| Sale of city property | $16,923 | <1% |
| Impuestos a la propiedad | $1,828,007 | 5% |
| Impuesto municipal sobre la renta | $14,363,216 | 40% |
| Otros impuestos locales | $12,408,826 | 35% |
| Cobros por servicios | $1,049,721 | 3% |
| Tarifas, licencias y permisos | $614,575 | 2% |
| Multas y decomisos | $1,157,910 | 3% |
| Fondos estatales y federales | $919,519 | 3% |
| Rendimientos de inversiones e intereses | $2,045,661 | 6% |
| Ingresos por arrendamientos | $111,535 | <1% |
| Otros | $1,413,639 | 4% |
| Venta de bienes de la ciudad | $16,923 | <1% |
| TotalTotal | $35,929,532 | 100% |
| General government | $5,332,954 | 15% |
| Police and fire (public safety) | $11,768,370 | 33% |
| Public health | $431,506 | 1% |
| Parks and recreation | $1,871,868 | 5% |
| Community environment | $1,549,142 | 4% |
| Debt payments | $96,412 | <1% |
| Moved to other city funds | $13,300,000 | 37% |
| Added to reserves | $1,579,280 | 4% |
| Gobierno general | $5,332,954 | 15% |
| Policía y bomberos (seguridad pública) | $11,768,370 | 33% |
| Salud pública | $431,506 | 1% |
| Parques y recreación | $1,871,868 | 5% |
| Entorno comunitario | $1,549,142 | 4% |
| Pagos de deuda | $96,412 | <1% |
| Transferido a otros fondos | $13,300,000 | 37% |
| Añadido a la reserva | $1,579,280 | 4% |
| TotalTotal | $35,929,532 | 100% |
Source: City of Sandusky, Erie County, Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), page 19.Fuente: City of Sandusky, Erie County, Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), página 19.
In the paperEn el periódico42 stories that name Sandusky42 notas que nombran Sandusky
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McGookey of Sandusky, asked the court to decide whether the case relied on statements Bauer gave in the district's own investigation, which by law…Sept. 29, 202629 de sept. de 2026Utility costs for a typical Toledo household are up 5.5%Utility costs for a typical Toledo household are up 5.5%Electricity around the region: Toledo pays less than Sandusky and Lima Toledo's $147.40 is not the region's highest electric bill.Sept. 28, 202628 de sept. de 2026Sandusky’s commission takes up $1.37 million in Cleveland Road sidewalks MondaySandusky’s commission takes up $1.37 million in Cleveland Road sidewalks MondaySept. 27, 202627 de sept. de 2026A Sandusky ambulance run is set to cost more from JanuaryA Sandusky ambulance run is set to cost more from JanuarySept. 27, 202627 de sept. de 2026Sandusky plans its first public beach since the 1950sSandusky plans its first public beach since the 1950sSept. 27, 202627 de sept. de 2026Oregon released the plate-camera records other Ohio departments say the law hidesOregon released the plate-camera records other Ohio departments say the law hidesSandusky's police chief said there were no records to give.Sept. 25, 202625 de sept. de 2026Oregon’s 12 Flock cameras: more than 11 million searches in 17 monthsOregon’s 12 Flock cameras: more than 11 million searches in 17 monthsIn September, Sandusky's police chief told a resident asking about his city's cameras that the department "does not participate in the nationwide Flock…Sept. 24, 202624 de sept. de 2026Sandusky hires Fremont’s safety service director to run its public worksSandusky hires Fremont’s safety service director to run its public worksSept. 21, 202621 de sept. de 2026Sandusky has a commissioner it never elected, seated since AugustSandusky has a commissioner it never elected, seated since AugustSept. 21, 202621 de sept. de 2026Ohio’s report cards split achievement from progress across 17 local districtsOhio’s report cards split achievement from progress across 17 local districtsSandusky City holds at two and a half.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026What a gallon costs from Edon to Detroit, pump by pumpWhat a gallon costs from Edon to Detroit, pump by pump…Avenue, the same price every Speedway read in Ohio posted that day, in Napoleon, Lima and Sandusky alike.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026Ohio’s attorney general wants Flock misuse made a felony — the day Toledo’s committee takes the cameras upOhio’s attorney general wants Flock misuse made a felony — the day Toledo’s committee takes the cameras upThe Sandusky Police Department sent one responsive email chain on its Flock contract the same morning.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026In Tiffin today: the Sandusky Scenic River Advisory CouncilIn Tiffin today: the Sandusky Scenic River Advisory CouncilSept. 15, 202615 de sept. de 2026A Sandusky commission seat has been empty since AugustA Sandusky commission seat has been empty since AugustSept. 14, 202614 de sept. de 2026The Press closes after 54 years. Its last edition lands MondayThe Press closes after 54 years. Its last edition lands MondayHe also owns a printing company in Sandusky, so he buys both.Sept. 11, 202611 de sept. de 2026Two counties’ tourism bureaus now answer to Sandusky’s chamberTwo counties’ tourism bureaus now answer to Sandusky’s chamberSept. 7, 20267 de sept. de 2026Sandusky has an empty commission seat and a clock running on itSandusky has an empty commission seat and a clock running on itAug. 31, 202631 de ago. de 2026Lake Erie’s bloom grew again this week, to 380 square miles, and the toxins are above the recreational limitLake Erie’s bloom grew again this week, to 380 square miles, and the toxins are above the recreational limitIt runs from Stony Point, Mich., down to Port Clinton, with patches thrown as far east as Sandusky and the islands.Aug. 29, 202629 de ago. de 2026Follow-up: one of the two men shot on East Parish Street in Sandusky has died.Follow-up: one of the two men shot on East Parish Street in Sandusky has died.Aug. 24, 202624 de ago. de 2026Four million dollars a year, two U.S. Public Health Service officers, and a bet that Toledo is where this gets figured outFour million dollars a year, two U.S. Public Health Service officers, and a bet that Toledo is where this gets figured outSandusky city schools joins in partnership, and superintendent Luther Johnson says Sandusky Intermediate will go back to largely…Aug. 20, 202620 de ago. de 2026A 2-2 tie in Sandusky hands Frank LaRose the Republican nominee for the 89thA 2-2 tie in Sandusky hands Frank LaRose the Republican nominee for the 89thAug. 17, 202617 de ago. de 2026Two men are in critical condition in Cleveland after a Sandusky shooting, and the chief's complaint is about the crowdTwo men are in critical condition in Cleveland after a Sandusky shooting, and the chief's complaint is about the crowdAug. 17, 202617 de ago. de 2026One man will now run both the tourism and the economics of the east lakeshoreOne man will now run both the tourism and the economics of the east lakeshoreStarting September 1, former Sandusky city manager Eric Wobser becomes chief executive of both the Greater Sandusky Partnership and Shores & Islands Ohio — the…Aug. 10, 202610 de ago. de 2026
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