Easthampton City Council on April 27 voted to place a $6.9 million Proposition 2½ tax-levy override on the June 9 special election ballot and set a May 11 public hearing on a $5,000 supplemental appropriation to fund a part‑time tax‑collector position. Councilors debated the size and timeline of the override, heard more than two hours of public comment and rejected an amendment to add a lower, alternate ballot question.