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West Haven council unanimously approves charter amendment to align city budget timeline with state
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The council voted unanimously to amend the city charter to move mayoral budget submission and council adoption later in the calendar so local budgets better align with state funding; proponents said the change reduces guesswork and helps tax-bill timing.
The West Haven City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending parts of Chapter 19 of the city charter to shift municipal budget deadlines to better align with the state's budget calendar.
Mayor Dorinda Borer said the change responds to past years when the state budget was delayed and municipalities had to guess state aid levels. "We have to align with the state of Connecticut's budget process and adoption schedule," she said, adding…
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