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The Finance Committee is at a crossroads, debating whether to maintain a 7% cash-reserve minimum or adopt a bold 10–12% target to enhance bond ratings—what will they decide?

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Finance committee debates 7% minimum, 10–12% reserve target as override looms
Reading’s Finance Committee debated whether to keep a 7% cash-reserve minimum and add a higher target (10–12%), weighing bond-rating guidance against current reliance on free cash to supplement operating budgets.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM