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Residents question Village of Fredonia budget and proposed tax increases at May 27 meeting
Summary
Multiple residents criticized the village budget at the May 27 board meeting, raising concerns about large tax increases, fund balance depletion and transparency in spending and auditing plans.
Several residents used the village public‑comment period May 27 to sharply criticize the adopted village budget and a proposed tax increase, question long‑term fiscal planning and ask for greater transparency in spending and auditing.
At the start of public comment, a resident identified in the record as Mrs. Landis called the budget unsustainable and directly criticized village leaders for overspending. “If I ever had to propose a 55% tax increase or vote to approve such an increase, knowing that the village has a poverty rate of over 21, I would have resigned,” she said, adding that she believes the village…
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