Common Council Public Hearing

New Britain Common Council · April 29, 2026

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Call to order and hearing purpose

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The chair called the April 28, 2026 public hearing to order at about 6:38 p.m., stating the sole subject: the fiscal-year budget, capital improvement and revenue plans beginning July 1. He said state-level discussions may change the citys gap and set expectations for May council deliberations.

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A New Britain Common Council public hearing on April 28, 2026, focused on the mayor's proposed city budget and a projected gap in school funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Dozens of parents, students, educators, nurses, coaches and union representatives urged the council to restore staffing and programs and use reserves or other options to avoid layoffs and program cuts.

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