Now apply this technique to the Salem City Council concerned about safety, Interested in job growth, and sensitive to Salem's educational needs. To show it is fiscally responsible, the council would like to: • Carry over at least $250,000 to next year's budget. That is, it would like year-end spending to be at most $900,000 - $250,000 = S650,000. To show concern for public safety, the council would like to: • Fund at least 3 of the 6 police and fire projects. • Add the 7 new police officers.