Politics & Government
Westport's Town Budget Represents 2.3% Increase
When combined with the proposed 2013-2014 school budget, which at $104 million represents a 3.95% increase, the total town budget clocks in at $193 million, a 2.3% increase over the current budget.
Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff on Monday introduced the proposed 2013-2014 municipal budget, which at about $75 million represents a 2% increase over the current budget.
When combined with the proposed 2013-2014 school budget, which at $104 million represents a 3.95% increase, the total town budget clocks in at $193 million, a 2.3% increase over the current budget, according to a report in the Westport News. The budget also includes about $13 million in debt service for past school construction projects.
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The Board of Education approved the proposed 2013-2014 school budget last week.
Board of Finance Chairman Avi Kaner told the Westport News that it "seems to be a responsible, well-thought-out budget." He pointed out that it is still early in the process and some budget requests still need to be prioritized.
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Joseloff told the newspaper that it's "a very responsible budget and one that addresses our needs."
For more, check out the Westport News report.
