Residents press board on 18% tax hike; supervisors weigh new forensic audit RFP

Feb 4, 2026

Public commenters and board members debated an 18% tax increase and called for a forensic audit of town finances; the board discussed paying ProNexus $175,000 and agreed to seek proposals for additional forensic work.

The full story

Several residents pressed the Seneca Falls Town Board for accountability over what they described as an "18% tax increase," and urged the board to commission a forensic audit to find the causes of budget shortfalls. "Who's accountable for the 18% tax increase besides you and Peter?" one commenter asked, pressing the supervisor for a fiscal summary and transparency.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in