Chester supervisor submits tentative 2027 budget 1.14% over state comptroller cap

Oct 5, 2026

The town supervisor formally submitted the tentative 2027 budget to the Town Board, reporting it is 1.14% over the state comptroller's tax cap and about a 3% overall increase; he said staff cut more than $300,000 in requests and will hold public budget presentations and department meetings.

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The supervisor formally submitted the tentative 2027 budget to the Town Board at a special meeting, saying the draft is "1.14% over, the comptroller, the comptroller's tax cap." The document will be available in the supervisor's office for board members and the public to review, and the supervisor said he will schedule department‑head meetings and a full budget presentation with the comptroller to explain decisions and allow public comment.

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