Finance Committee recommends FY2026/2027 budget; creates Ethics Commission line item
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At its April 8, 2026 meeting the Ledyard Finance Committee (Chair: Councilor Buhle) reviewed adjustments to the proposed FY2026/2027 budget, voted to add a new Ethics Commission department budget, and voted to recommend the Town Council adopt the proposed budget. A resident raised concerns about uncertain State revenues and pending legislation affecting veterans' tax exemptions. The committee will present the recommended budget at an April 21, 2026 public hearing.
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- Moved and approved (2-0) to add a new Department Budget titled 'Ethics Commission' and appropriate $3,000 for its operating budget.
- Moved and approved (2-0) to recommend the Town Council adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget in the amount of $73,630,506 comprised of General Government: $31,698,171 and Board of Education: $41,932,335.
- Finance Committee made no changes to the Board of Education's proposed FY2026/2027 budget and stated it believes the BOE submitted a responsible budget.
- Committee to present the recommended budget at the Town Council public hearing scheduled for April 21, 2026 to receive resident input.
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Finance Committee
Sp. Finance Cmt Mtg - Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget
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- In -Person: Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex Building Remote Participation: Information Noted Below:
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- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
- BUSINESS OF MEETING
- ADJOURNMENT
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- Discussion and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.
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