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Council debates cut to dependent‑care contribution as part of FY27 balancing
Summary
At a May 4 workshop, councilors discussed a proposed cut to employer-paid dependent‑care from 50% to 25% (roughly $54,154 shown in the general fund) and the suspension of step increases; some councilors opposed cuts and asked staff for alternatives and more data before deciding.
Council members spent a substantial portion of the May 4 budget workshop debating a staff proposal to reduce the employer contribution for dependent-care coverage and to suspend the ‘step’ compensation program as part of attempts to close a FY27 funding gap.
A council member (Speaker 11) told colleagues: “I’m not in favor of it. I’ll say that right now. No cuts.” That member argued that the town has a healthy fund balance and said…
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