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The town has already collected $4 million of a possible $13 million in extra money hidden from the budget process.
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Explanation for the 0.9% Budget
Unless there are any surprises, the ballot at the financial town referendum (FTR) will again include two budgets: the one proposed by the town’s Budget Committee, and an elector petition proposing lower taxes, submitted by me. This year, the difference is between a 2.9% increase in total taxes and 0.9%. Thus far, there is no explanation of the Budget Committee’s proposal other than the full complement of meetings and the docket itself. For the elector petition’s statement of purpose and alternative docket, click here. The following is an explanation of the changes in the elector petition. Click here for a printable PDF of this document. 0.9% Elector Petition Budget Explanation of Details Absentee/early voting will be at Town Hall on May 14 & 15, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (applications due May 1). Regular private-ballot voting will be on Saturday, May 16, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Tiverton High School. The Tiverton Taxpayers Association will be working to provide information and assistance, including transportation to voting places. Email info@tivertontaxpayersassociation.org or contact the elector for more. Elector Petition Summary Tiverton’s budget process provides taxpayers a wonderful opportunity to approve the town government’s budget for the next year or to offer …
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