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Norwalk City Council raises FY27 spending cap to $486.2 million after amendment to boost school funding
Summary
After a night of public comments from parents and educators, the Norwalk City Council unanimously voted to raise the fiscal-year 2027 maximum appropriation to $486,218,642, a change the council said will allow a larger share of funds for the Board of Education than the mayor’s 4% proposal.
The Norwalk City Council unanimously approved an amended spending cap for fiscal year 2027 on Feb. 24, increasing the maximum appropriation to $486,218,642 after council members agreed an adjustment would protect student-facing programs.
The amendment — proposed during debate on a council resolution to set a maximum limit on total appropriations — was framed by its sponsor as a compromise that would direct more money toward the Board of Education than the administration’s proposed 4% increase. The amended cap passed on a roll-call vote after extended council discussion and technical clarification from city finance staff.
Why it mattered: Public comment at the start of the meeting was dominated by parents, teachers and board of education members urging the council to fully fund the BOE’s 6.5% request. "It is impossible…
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