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West Haven council unanimously amends charter to shift budget-adoption dates
Summary
At a Feb. 26 special meeting, the West Haven City Council voted unanimously to amend the city charter to move mayoral budget submission and budget-adoption dates so the city can incorporate state budget figures; the change takes effect March 28, 2026.
The West Haven City Council on Feb. 26 unanimously approved a resolution to amend the city charter’s budget-adoption dates so the mayor can present a budget after Connecticut’s Legislature completes its budget work.
Mayor Dorinda Borer told the council the proposal would move the mayor’s deadline to present the city budget to May 7 to allow the city to incorporate state funding figures that the state must pass no later than May 6. "It makes sense," the mayor said, noting repeated uncertainty when the state budget is delayed and highlighting a push for additional education…
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