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Staff member says $6.6M gap is an initial, unconstrained total; outlines conservative budget trimming
Summary
A town staff member told the council that an apparent $6.6 million shortfall reflects departments27 unconstrained initial requests and will be trimmed; the town plans a balanced budget presentation in April and cited local receipts growth from about $6 million to nearly $10 million over five years.
A staff member presenting to the Town Council said the $6.6 million figure that has circulated is a product of departments submitting unconstrained initial requests, not a finalized deficit, and that administration has been trimming requests to reach a figure it is comfortable presenting in April.
The staff member emphasized the budgeting process, saying departments are asked to "conduct your initial evaluation on what you're going to need in the next budget unconstrained" so the town can see full needs before prioritizing. That approach, the presenter said, produced the $6.6 million total but will be reduced through follow-up review.
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