A town forecasts a $6.5-$7 million-dollar budget deficit per year. The town council recommends a primary property tax to balance the budget. A referendum is scheduled. The electorate votes. The referendum fails to pass.
Staff cuts are made. Essential town employees resign to take jobs in thriving communities. Roads continue to deteriorate. Maintenance is reduced. Parks are closed. Town buildings continue to deteriorate. Community Center hours are cut. Programs are cancelled. Town Hall hours are cut. Police, fire and rescue services are reduced. Housing sales decline. Property values decline. Businesses close.
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James Mapes
A town forecasts a $6.5-$7 million-dollar budget deficit per year. The town council recommends a primary property tax to balance the budget. A referendum is scheduled. The electorate votes. The referendum fails to pass.
Staff cuts are made. Essential town employees resign to take jobs in thriving communities. Roads continue to deteriorate. Maintenance is reduced. Parks are closed. Town buildings continue to deteriorate. Community Center hours are cut. Programs are cancelled. Town Hall hours are cut. Police, fire and rescue services are reduced. Housing sales decline. Property values decline. Businesses close.
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