West Hartford FIRST is a group of West Hartford residents who believe that responsible investment is the key to the continued strength of our town. We provide factual information on West Hartford services and advocate for responsible spending in support of those services.
2010-2011 Budget Facts
- Please spread the word to vote YES and that:
- It costs taxpayers $40,000 to hold a referendum.
- The town budget passed with bi-partisan support – all the Republicans voted for it.
- All of the Town Council members have asked for no referendum.
- It is a modest increase of 2.24%.
- Many cuts and sacrifices were made:
- Cut 23.7 school positions and 5 town government positions,
- Increased revenue through new or higher fees,
- Accounted for the lag in police hiring,
- Cut back on traffic system projects,
- Reduced the number of school buses,
- Shortened the school year by 1 day, and others…
- In the last two years, we have had elementary classrooms with 28 kids, lost some of the world language program, reduced textbook and supply budgets, lost vacuum leaf collection,…
- What would you like to cut next?
- We need help:
- Please donate to help cover the cost of yard signs and flyers using the “Support Us” link on the left.
- Please send us an email through the “Contact” link on the left if you can help distribute flyers or participate in a rally.
Links to More Details on the Budget
- 2010-2011 School Budget cuts made
http://www.whps.org/budget/1011/Summary%20of%20reductions%20made%20for%202010-11.pdf2010-2011 School Budget webpage with more detail
http://www.whps.org/whps/budgetArticle on the 2010-2011 Town Budget Approval – including the cuts made
http://www.mywesthartfordlife.com/news.php?cid=2&id=4822010-2011 Town Budget webpage with more detail
http://www.west-hartford.com/TownServices/BUDGET/BUDGET.html
