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Weston trustees review preliminary 2025 budget, weigh borrowing and fund-balance options for SAFER staffing
Summary
Trustees reviewed preliminary 2025 budget figures showing a general‑fund shortfall and debated funding options for SAFER staffing — including a spring referendum, short‑term borrowing, or using fund balance — while raising concern about reassessment-driven tax bill increases for residents.
Trustees at a special Village of Weston meeting reviewed preliminary numbers for the 2025 budget and discussed how to close an estimated general‑fund gap while funding a proposed SAFER staffing program.
Staff told the board the village is budgeting about $115,000 in additional revenue for 2025 (including transportation aid and shared revenue) but still faces a preliminary general‑fund deficit of roughly $113,000. The draft includes placeholders for an 11% rise in health‑insurance costs and a 3% wage placeholder pending final rates.
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