DENVER—Gov. Bill Ritter’s former budget director says he made a mistake when he rejected a proposal from the state education department to continue subsidized breakfasts for low-income children.
Todd Saliman, who is now serving as an adviser to Gov. John Hickenlooper, said Tuesday he will resubmit the request when lawmakers take up budget cuts in February.
Saliman said the budget request didn’t meet budget requirements, but he should have given it more consideration.
Democrats criticized Republicans for voting against funding to continue free breakfasts.
Republicans say they’ll reconsider their decision if the department can justify the request.
Funding is set to run out in March. After that, low-income students will be charged 30 cents a meal.
