The Council leaders say they are simply doing their jobs.
But being a council leader is about taking difficult decisions.
The measure received little support from other Council leaders and was not passed.
Council leaders call their budget proposal a step forward for the middle class.
Council leaders said they expected the full body to approve the deal today.
A council leader and cabinet will take over the role in May 2013.
Council leaders would not disclose what their legal plans were.
Gratitude wasn't something one associated with the council leader either.
Council leaders said they were ready to draft and pass their own budget on Friday.
Council leaders and staff members said they had not decided exactly how to amend the bill.