The Thompson Administration has begun its review of 2013 City Budget requests. Senior Assistant to the Mayor, Lisa Blackston, presents the Office of the Mayor's budget. In 2013, the Mayor's Office is requesting one new position for 2013--a City Communications Director. Any commentary on that? Harrisburg's Chief Operating Officer, Ricardo Saldivia-Mendez clears his throat, shakes his head no, turns to Director of Finance Bob Kroboth, and says, "Moving right along...."---Tara Leo Auchey. photos, budget.

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