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City departments outline FY27 budget highlights and capital priorities; HR flags PFML changes
Summary
Communications, human resources, public works and finance staff presented budget highlights and the five‑year capital plan. Communications proposed a FlashVote survey and a semiannual mailed newsletter; HR reported rising fringe costs and recommended repealing a parental‑leave section because Maine’s new PFML program takes effect May 1; public works outlined operating pressures and CIP priorities including beach management and a ladder‑truck reserve.
City department heads presented FY27 budget highlights and capital priorities at the April 27 council meeting.
Communications: Director Andrew Dickinson said the department (two full‑time staff plus a broadcast technician) supported a high volume of meetings and events, reporting strong outreach metrics (402 social posts and a total platform reach cited). He proposed subscribing to a statistically valid FlashVote panel (one‑time setup plus recurring costs) and launching a semiannual mailed print newsletter (approximately $7,000 per mailing) to reach residents who do not use…
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