Ingrid Gonzalez-McCurdy

2027 Town Budget

The B-Fund shortfall will require budget adjustments during the year.

Property Tax Cap Override for Fiscal Year 2027

Town property taxes will rise roughly 5% over last year's levy once the final budget is adopted.

Trash and brush collection bid extension

Contract costs will be set by the August bids and reflected in the 2027 budget.

Maxwell facility study and police department review

$6,750 from funds already budgeted for the facilities study group.

Town health insurance switch to Tompkins County consortium

Monthly premiums actually dip slightly — singles drop about $14 and families about $25 from 2026 rates — easing cost pressure on the town and its employees.

Town Clerk compensation

The reduction from 6% to 5% lowers the Clerk's proposed salary to approximately $72,902.

Boardroom audio upgrade

$31,767 from remaining ARPA funds.

Highway department project costs

About $371,825 total, both budgeted; the truck came in $12,558.82 under budget.

2027 tentative budget

Health insurance alone is expected to exceed $2.5 million, plus over $1.5 million for the retirement program.

B-Fund Budget Deficit

The B-Fund shortfall will require budget adjustments during the year.

Property Assessments and Taxes

Could shift some property tax burden if a broad exemption is adopted; current town exemption levels already reduce affected veterans' bills by thousands.

Vacant councilor seat

Bonadio forensic audit of town finances

No financial irregularities found; cost of implementing control recommendations not yet known.

Trash and Brush Bid Delay

Contract terms may change; cost impact not yet known.

Planning Board vs. Supervisor over engineer hire

Miller's engineering work is funded by developer escrow deposits at no cost to the town, per his proposal.

2026 fee schedule increases

Higher permit and service fees for residents and businesses starting in 2026.

IT services rebid for budget savings

Potential savings in one of the town's more expensive service contracts.