St. Louis County is facing a sobering financial reality: The budget is nearly $80 million in the red. While a combination of reserve funds and special pots of money like the NFL settlement may bridge the gap this year, policymakers will have to make some tough decisions that may not be popular with residents. STLPR’s Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Days about the council’s posture toward the budget — and a public uproar over the future of the county animal shelter.
