Voice your Thoughts on the city budget!

Where can we read the Mayor's Proposed budget.

The budgets can be read on the city website

Why should we oppose the Mayor’s budget?

• Increases tax burden on the poor and working class while billion dollar companies and developers receive tax-breaks and assessment freezes. 
• Wastefully creates $150,000 City Manager to take on the responsibilities of the Mayor. The mayoral position should be defunded and funded at a rate similar to city council members.
• Includes $4800 for renters facing eviction. This is enough for 1-2 families in New Britain.
• A $10,000 decrease in building code enforcement, when many residents are living in unsafe apartments.
• A $10,000 decrease to programs & events supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. In a diverse city that has yet to challenge systemic racism.
• Creates a $6 million dollar funding gap for New Britain schools. Our kids deserve a quality education. We cannot do that without funding the public schools. 
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What can I do to get involved? 

• Email the Common Council commoncouncil@newbritainct.gov
• Testify in-person or by phone at the next council meeting this Wednesday, 5/24 at 7PM 
  • By phone: 1 (339) 209-6176.
  • In-person: Council Chambers, New Britain City Hall.
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Sample Email

Dear Common Council, 

As a New Britain resident I am writing to oppose the Mayor’s proposed budget. I believe a moral budget should prioritize the needs of poor and working class people, not wealthy developers. I oppose this budget for the following reasons:

• Increases the tax burden on the poor and working class while allowing wealthy companies and developers take advantage of tax breaks., 
• Wastefully creates $150,000 City Manager to take on the responsibilities of the Mayor. The mayoral position should be defunded and funded at a rate similar to city council members.
• Includes only $4800 for renters facing eviction. This is enough for 1-2 families in New Britain.
• Proposes a $10,000 decrease in building code enforcement, when many residents are living in unsafe apartments.
• Proposes a $10,000 decrease to programs & events supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. In a diverse city that has yet to challenge systemic racism.
• Creates a $6 million dollar funding gap for New Britain schools. Our kids deserve a quality education. We cannot do that without funding the public schools. 

I hope you will oppose this budget, and put forth a budget that is centered on equity during a time when many residents are struggling. 

Best,

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