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Middletown, CT

May 15, 2008

Middletown Council OKs Budget

“I'm not going to tell my son he can't go to school anymore because I don't have the money, or that you can't go to class because I can't afford it. I'm going to sell my car, I'm going to do whatever I have to do.”

- Citing tough economic times, the common council Tuesday night approved a $129 million city and school budget that trimmed funding requests for almost every city department but preserved a 5 percent increase for education.

While city departments took a hit, much of the talk at the meeting revolved around schools. Many of the 70 or so people in attendance said that if the board of education did not receive a 9 percent increase, it might have to close schools.

The council-approved budget means the property tax rate will be set at 25.5 mills. The current tax rate is roughly 24 mills, adjusted for the revaluation that was completed last year. Read more

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Middletown Resident
West Hartford, CT
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May 14, 2008
 
Don't the Council and mayor get it? Any increase in the Mill will be a disaster for home owners. They'll figure it out when they all get booted out at the next election. You screwed-up big time. Now we have to hear about how you had to make tough decisions and the congratulatory pats on the back on how you lowered the Mayor’s initial budget. Yada yada... This is unacceptable and the tax payers will revolt. You should’ve had some guts and really cut the budget. But you didn’t. Come on people let’s clean house and elect politicians that aren’t owned by the unions or run to feel all puffed up. This is a job and you answer to the people. The people will let you know how they feel.
RS Opinion
Battle Creek, MI
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May 15, 2008
 
Once again the Mayor has proved he has no spine to stand up to the really tough decisions. Cut the city Budget and layoff city employees! Fund the school, but the BOE and Frechette, must learn to live on less. They have given away the house to the Teachers Union. Closing the City Library is NOT the answer. This is where people go, kids included, to get educated. The cost of closing on Sundays could easily be offset by cuts in other uneccessary departments.
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