What will your taxes be if the third referendum passes?
We have updated the spreadsheet, which you can view now. Based on this budget, the average tax increase is now $158.87; the average tax increase since FY 2007-08 now stands at $550.88.
The third referendum on Hebron's town budget (comprised of the General Government budget, Open Space, and Hebron Board of Education) will be voted on Tuesday, June 1. General Government is now at a 0% increase over last year's spending; Hebron Board of Education is a 0% increase over last year's spending; and Open Space is a 28% DECREASE over last year's spending.
This is what the Board of Finance asked for in December 2009, and we support the budget proposed for Referendum III. They've done the best job they can in laying the groundwork for next year's budget season, when revenues will dramatically decline.
We encourage you to vote Yes on this budget. The Board of Finance could go lower than 0% increase, but it wouldn't be enough to offset the $3,200 cost of a referendum. It's time to vote Yes and move on.