WATCH: Detroit Mayor Duggan discusses budget shortfalls amid COVID-19 pandemic

DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discussed budget shortfalls during a press conference Tuesday evening.

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Two of the city’s key revenue sources -- casino gaming and income tax -- have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Duggan said he projects a $100 million shortfall for this fiscal year, with the possibility of a $200 million shortfall the following year.

He also said the city’s rainy day fund has about $100 million in it.

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